Putnam

Town Parks

• River Mill Heritage Trail –★★– 1.6 miles – Popular paved walking path along the east bank of the Quinebaug River with views of mill history and Cargill Falls

Land Trust

• Wyndham Land Trust
  • Tamler Preserve –★★– 0.65 miles – Simple wooded lollipop loop with a rocky backside

State Parks / Forest

• Air Line Trail State Park –★★– 2.7 mile – Putnam is currently a gap in the trail, there is about 2.7 miles through the town but at least another 1.5 miles  of road to rejoin the trail in Thompson
  • See this March 2022 presentation for current plans

Blue Blaze

• None

The Rest

• Cargill Falls –★★– No trails – The River Heritage Trail passes this waterfall, but fences prevent all close access

• Quinebaug River
  • Boat launch at Simonzi Park (Parking Link)
  • Fishing spots along the river

• The Stomping Ground – Live music and drinks
• Chubby Dog Coffee Co.
• Bill’s Bread and Breakfast
• Bear Hands Brewing Company
• The Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub

Putnam was incorporated from lands of Pomfret, Thompson and Killingly in May 1855 making it the 156th oldest town in Connecticut.  It is named for Revolutionary War General Israel Putnam.