The Rest

This page is for the highlights, hidden gems, and the square pegs in the round holes, and all those that don’t fit into neat categories.

There is also a complete page for every activity if you’re looking to get into a new way to explore the state.  Peruse the groupings below for lesser known pages on the site that might just catch your interest.

Organizations

Highlights

Long Trails (non-blue blaze or linear state park)

Activities

Strong Family Farm

★★☆☆☆

778 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066, USA

Strong Family Farm Connecticut Farmland Trust 33 acres in Vernon, CT Parking: Small lot near 778 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT Trail Map         Trails: 0.4…

Crystal Lake Boat Launch

★★☆☆☆

Crystal Lake, Ellington, CT, USA

Crystal Lake Boat Launch Connecticut State Boat Launch 183 acres in Ellington, CT Parking: Small lot near 100 West Shore Road, Ellington Trail Map       Trails:…

Franklin Street Trail

★★☆☆☆

100 Franklin St, Vernon, CT 06066, USA

Franklin Street Trail Hockanum River Trail 35.49 acres in Ellington and Vernon, CT Parking: Small pull-off near 100 Franklin St, Vernon, CT Trail Map       …

West Road Trail

★★☆☆☆

4 West Rd, Ellington, CT, USA

West Road Trail Hockanum River Trail 8.87 acres in Ellington, CT Parking: Several spots at the back corner of the Al-Noor Islamic Center lot near 4 West…

Pinchot Sycamore

★★★☆☆

20 Hartford Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070, USA

Pinchot Sycamore Tree Park Simsbury Town Park 2.7 acres in Simsbury, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 20 Hartford Rd, Simsbury, CT Trail Map       …

Genesee Recreation Area

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Goat Hill Rd, Madison, CT, USA

Genesee Recreation Area Regional Water Authority Property 774 acres in Guilford and Madison, CT Parking: Small near 1 Goat Hill Road, Madison, CT Trail Map     …

Hill-Stead Museum

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Hill-Stead Museum, Mountain Road, Farmington, CT, USA

Hill-Stead Museum Musuem and Grounds 139.76 acres in Farmington, CT Parking: Small lot near 35 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT Trail Map          Trails: 2.4…

Pistapaug Mountain

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41.433990, -72.727341

Pistapaug Mountain Wallingford Water Department Property 283.05 acres in Durham, CT Parking:  East side: Shoulder parking near 949 New Haven Rd, Durham, CT West side: Shoulder parking…

Preston Ridge Vineyard Disc Golf Course

★★★☆☆

100 Miller Rd, Preston, CT 06365, USA

Preston Ridge Vineyard Disc Golf Course Winery and Disc Golf Course 61 acres in Preston, CT Parking: Large lot near 100 Miller Rd, Preston, CT 06365, USA…

Five Mile Rock

★★☆☆☆

264 Randall Road, Lebanon, CT, USA

Five Mile Rock Lebanon Town Easement on Private Property in Lebanon, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 264 Randall Rd, Lebanon, CT Trail Map         Trails:…