New Haven County

Explore New Haven County

Explored: 6%

This is a pretty sparse page currently as I work on completing the eastern half of the state.  That being said I’ve hit a number of the highlights in New Haven County detailed below.

Most Popular Locations

My Recommendations

Best Overlook: With a long stretch of the Metacomet Ridge this one is too close to call until further explore the county

Best Waterfall: Roaring Brook Falls (Connecticut’s tallest single drop)

Other Highlights: The Tower of No Bull Salvage

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Bailey Trail South

Unexplored

94 Summer Hill Rd, Madison, CT, USA

Bailey Trail South Madison Land Trust 36.44 acres in Madison, CT Parking: South end: Shoulder parking near 94 Summer Hill Rd, Madison, CT Mid-trail: Shoulder parking near…

Summer Hill Preserve

Unexplored

530 Summer Hill Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

Summer Hill Preserve Madison Land Trust 77 acres in Madison, CT Parking: Small lot near 530 Summer Hill Rd, Madison, CT Trail Map         …

Ironwoods Preserve

Unexplored

201 Race Hill Rd, Madison, CT 06443

Ironwoods Preserve Madison Land Trust 71.8 acres in Madison, CT Parking: Small lot near 201 Race Hill Rd, Madison, CT Trail Map           Trails:…

Blinnshed Trails

Unexplored

31 Blinnshed Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

Blinnshed Trails Madison Land Trust and Connecticut State Forest 132.4 acres in Madison, CT (103 state, 29.4 land trust) Parking: Small lot near 31 Blinnshed Rd, Madison,…

Indian Rock Shelters

Unexplored

76 Lake Dr, Madison, CT, USA

Indian Rock Shelters Madison Land Trust 63.6 acres in Madison, CT Parking: Cul-de-sac near 76 Lake Dr, Madison, CT Trail Map        Trails: 1.2 miles …

Woodtick Recreation Area

★★☆☆☆

201 Nichols Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716, USA

Woodtick Recreation Area / Scovill Recreation Area / Mill Pond Way / Wolf Hill Trails Wolcott Town Park 475.63 acres in Wolcott, CT Parking: Large lots near…

Harrison Farm Preserve

Unexplored

95 North St, North Branford, CT, USA

Harrison Farm Preserve North Branford Land Trust acres in North Branford, CT Parking: Small lot near 95 North St, North Branford, CT Trail Map       …

Kathan Woods

Unexplored

25 Boardman Dr, Prospect, CT, USA

Kathan Woods Prospect Land Trust 82.1 acres in Prospect, CT Parking: Cul-de-sac near 25 Boardman Dr, Prospect, CT Trail Map      Trails: Less than a mile …

Little Laurel Lime Ridge Park

★★☆☆☆

33 Tibbets Rd, Seymour, CT, USA

Little Laurel Lime Ridge Park Seymour Town Park 209 acres in Seymour, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 33 Tibbets Rd, Seymour, CT Trail Map       …

Peterson Park

★★★★☆

123 Mad River Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716, USA

Peterson Park Wolcott Town Park and Blue Blaze Trail 82.58 acres in Wolcott, CT Parking: Large lot near 123 Mad River Rd, Wolcott, CT Trail Map   …