Stafford

Hike Stafford, CT

Part of Tolland County

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

Stafford preserves more than 400 acres of land.  The town has five hiking areas for 9.3 miles of trails

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My Highlights

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Hiking

Town Parks

  • Dennis Pond –★★– 1 mile – Great short loop hike along the pond and up the high eastern bank
  • Hyde Park –★★– 2 miles – Nice trails climb up to a ridge line view and walking paths along old mill ponds
  • West Stafford Conservation Area – Unexplored

Land Trust

State Parks / Forest

Blue Blaze

The Rest

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Boating/Fishing

What's Nearby

  • Stafford Cidery
  • Stafford Coffee Company
  • Off the Rails Brewing

Town History

51. Stafford, settled in 1719; named from Stafford, town in Staffordshire.

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Now go out and hike Stafford, CT!

Nipmuck Woods

★★★☆☆

207 CT-190, Stafford Springs, CT 06076, USA

Nipmuck Woods Northern Connecticut Land Trust 79 acres in Stafford, CT Parking: Medium sized pull-off near 207 CT-190, Stafford Springs, CT Trail Map        Trails:…

Shenipsit Trail: North Terminus

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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,…

West Stafford Conservation Area

★★☆☆☆

153 W Stafford Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076, USA

West Stafford Conservation Area Stafford Town Park 40 acres in Stafford, CT Parking: Small lot near the Stafford Elementary School near 153 W Stafford Rd, Stafford Springs,…

Culver Pond

★★☆☆☆

42.021249, -72.392792

Culver Pond Nature Preserve Northern Connecticut Land Trust 118 acres in Stafford, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 252 Gilbert Road, Stafford Springs, CT Trail Map     …

Dennis Pond

★★☆☆☆

5 Ice House Rd, Stafford Springs, CT, USA

Dennis Pond Stafford Town Park 36 acres in Stafford, CT Parking: Small lot near 5 Ice House Rd Stafford Springs, CT Trail Map          …

Hyde Park

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41.948381, -72.311901

Woodlawn Trail at Hyde Park Stafford Town Park 150 acres in Stafford, CT Parking: Small lot near 1-15 Hyde Park Rd Stafford Springs, CT Trail Map     …

Soapstone Mountain

★★★★☆

41.961605, -72.408513

Soapstone Mountain Connecticut State Forest 1800 acres in Ellington, Somers, and Stafford, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 399 Gulf Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map     …

Nipmuck State Forest: South Parcel

★★☆☆☆

41.943590, -72.252048

Nipmuck State Forest – South Parcel Connecticut State Forest 900+ acres in Willington and Stafford, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 57 Polster Road, Willington, CT Trail Map   …