Somers

Hike Somers, CT

If you’re looking for the best hiking trails in Somers this is the complete guide to all the town trails, overlooks, and history it has to offer.

Somers has eleven hiking areas for 19 miles of trails, two boating/fishing areas, and a disc golf course.

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Town Parks

Camp Aya-Po –★★★– 3.1 miles – Trails through the ruins of an old camp, swimming on the lake, and views from the hill
Field Road Park –★★– 0.4 miles – Simple short rolling loop here
Somersville Mill Trail –★★– 0.4 miles – Short alternative access to Scantic River State Park

Land Trust

Northern Connecticut Land Trust
- Bald Mountain Preserve –★★– 2.5 miles – Climb to the forested summit and explore an old section of the Shenipsit
- McCann Family Farm –★★★– 3.5 miles – Double loop with standard and rugged options
- Scantic Riparian Area –★– 0.5 miles – The real trail has been abandoned so all that remains is a walk under the power lines
- Schlaf Farm –★★– 0.5 miles – Farm field to connector trails between senior citizen services
- Skyline Scenic Area –★★– 1.5 miles – Rugged loop hike up to a hit or miss overlook
- Whitaker Woods –★★★– 4.2 miles – Loop hike options through varied forest

State Parks / Forest

Scantic River State Park –★★★– A confusing linear park with many separate sections all under the same name, but always a nice hike along the river
Soapstone Mountain –★★★★– 18 miles – Highlighted by the tower view at the summit, huge range of trails offer a little bit of everything
Shenipsit State Forest

Blue Blaze

Shenipsit Trail
- Soapstone Mountain –★★★– 4.2 miles – The park hosts a 4 mile stretch up and over the summit

The Rest

Worthington Pond Farm Nature Trails – Unexplored

Boating/Fishing

Camp Aya-Po– Small lake to paddle around
Scantic River State Park – Not sure of the boating quality, but the river hosts a fun race each year

Disc Golf

Field Road Park – 9 hole beginner’s course

What's Nearby

Hometown Kitchen
Worthington Vineyard & Winery

Town History

56. Somers, set off from Enfield by Mass., and named from Lord Somers, July, 1734; annexed to Conn., May, 1749. Formerly East Enfield.

Now go out and hike Somers, CT!

Schlaf Farm

★★☆☆☆

60 Springfield Rd, Somers, CT 06071, USA

Schlaf Farm Northern Connecticut Land Trust 38 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Small lot near 60 Springfield Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map Trails: 0.5…

Field Road Park

★★☆☆☆

96 Field Rd, Somers, CT 06071, USA

Field Road Park Somers Town Park 36 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Large lots near 96 Field Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map Trails: 0.4…

Scantic Riparian Area

★☆☆☆☆

68 Durkee Rd, Somers, CT, USA

Scantic Riparian Area Northern Connecticut Land Trust 40 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Small lot under the powerlines near 68 Durkee Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map …

Somersville Mill Trail

★★☆☆☆

46 Maple St, Somers, CT, USA

Somersville Mill Trail Somers Town Park 10.21 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 46 Maple St, Somers, CT Trail Map Trails:…

McCann Family Farm

★★★☆☆

734 Main St, Somers, CT 06071, USA

McCann Family Farm Northern CT Land Trust 84 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 734 Main St, Somers, CT Trail Map …

Shenipsit Trail: North Terminus

★★☆☆☆

24 Greaves Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076, USA

Shenipsit Trail: North Terminus Connecticut State Forest and Blue Blaze Trail 716 acres in Somers and Stafford, CT Parking: North Parking: Shoulder parking near 24 Greaves Rd,…

Bald Mountain

★★☆☆☆

232 Scully Road, Somers, CT, USA

Bald Mountain Northern CT Land Trust and Somers Town Park 771 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Small lot near 225 Scully Rd, Somers, CT or near 159…

Camp Aya-Po

★★★☆☆

42.018110, -72.405841

Camp Aya-Po Somers Town Park 178 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 70 Camp Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map Trails: 3.1…

Skyline Scenic Area

★★☆☆☆

42.028629, -72.429465

Skyline Scenic Area Northern Connecticut Land Trust 65 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Small pull-off near 312 Stafford Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map Trails:…

Whitaker Woods

★★★☆☆

41.981577, -72.427999

Whitaker Woods Northern Connecticut Land Trust 266 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Small lot near 55 Wells Rd Somers, CT Trail Map Trails: 4.2 miles …

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