Ready to truly explore Connecticut — and uncover its best trails, hidden gems, and secret adventures — before you even set foot on the path?
At ExploreCT, we’ve mapped more than trails — we’ve woven together the complete experience of exploring our beautiful state.
When you become a member, you’re not just supporting a project — you’re joining a growing community dedicated to making Connecticut’s wild places more accessible, memorable, and connected than ever before.
Membership unlocks everything you need for your next adventure:
- Community Space – Share your hikes, post photos, plan outings together, and connect with fellow explorers.
- exploreCT Daypacks – Pre-built day adventures blending hikes, paddles, breweries, shops, and local eats clustered to fully explore an area.
- AI Trail Chat – Quickly find the perfect hike based on trail difficulty, distance, or location customized to what you’re looking for.
- Deep-Dive Modules – Explore curated guides on waterfalls, towers, caves, sunset spots, and more
- The Complete Connecticut Explorer’s Guide (eBook) – A full, expertly-researched companion to discovering every corner of the state.
- explorerCT App – Track your hikes, earn badges, climb the leaderboards, and work toward becoming a true Connecticut completionist.
- Seasonal Primers – Find the best places to go each season, complete with secret tips and timely highlights.
ExploreCT isn’t just a site — it’s the most complete outdoor guide to exploring Connecticut.
Join ExploreCT and plan better, explore deeper, and discover more.
Register For an Annual Membership
I’ve temporarily disabled membership signups likely until the second half of 2025.
If you’d like support the site in other ways and help build my vision consider a virtual tip on Buy Me A Coffee.
