Tolland County

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Tolland County, nestled in north-central Connecticut, is a region defined by rolling hills, pristine forests, and the classic rural New England charm of its small towns. The eastern edge of the county borders The Last Green Valley and the western edge lies at the edge of the Connecticut River Valley.

The county holds 154 explorable areas for over 350 miles of trails across 15 towns.

Most Popular Locations

My Recommendations

Best Overlook: Valley Falls

Best Waterfall: Codfish Falls

  • Others include Moss Tract Falls, Shelter Falls, and Pixie Falls

Other Highlights: Caves at Bolton Notch, the ruins at Gay City, and the

Town List

  • Andover (3 hiking areas for 13.5 miles of trails)
    • Highlight is Doris Chamberlin Nature Preserve
  • Bolton (10 hiking areas for 16.2 miles of trails, 3 boating/fishing areas)
    • Highlight is Bolton State Park
  • Columbia (6 hiking areas for 8 miles of trails, 2 boating/fishing areas)
    • Highlight is Mono Pond State Park
  • Coventry (11 hiking areas for 21.3 miles of trails, 3 boating/fishing areas)
    • Highlight is Nathan Hale State Forest
  • Ellington (11 hiking areas for 9.7 miles of trails, 1 boating/fishing area)
    • Highlight is Boothroyd Preserve
  • Hebron (13 hiking areas for 18.9 miles of trails, 2 boating/fishing areas)
    • Highlight is Gay City State Park
  • Mansfield (36 hiking areas for 87.5 miles of trails, 3 boating/fishing areas)
    • Highlight is Mansfield Hollow
  • Somers (11 hiking areas for 36.9 miles of trails, 2 boating/fishing areas)
    • Highlight is Soapstone Mountain
  • Stafford (5 hiking areas for 9.3 miles of trails, 2 boating/fishing areas)
    • Highlight is Nipmuck Woods
  • Tolland (23 hiking areas for 44.2 miles of trails, 2 boating/fishing areas, 1 disc golf course)
    • Highlight is Crandall Park
  • Union (6 hiking areas for 38 miles of trails and 3 boating areas)
    • Highlight is Bigelow Hollow
  • Vernon (15 hiking areas for 25.5 miles of trails, 5 boating/fishing areas, 1 disc golf course)
    • Highlight is Valley Falls
  • Willington (5 hiking areas for 17 miles of trails, 2 boating/fishing areas)
    • Highlight is Moss Tract

Old Tolland Turnpike Pathway

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584 Old Tolland Turnpike, Coventry, CT, USA

Old Tolland Turnpike Pathway Coventry Town Park 1 acre in Coventry, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 584 Old Tolland Turnpike, Coventry, CT Trail Map       Trails:…

Strong Family Farm

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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…

Schlaf Farm

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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

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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

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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   …

Crystal Lake Boat Launch

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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:…

Baxter Street Conservation Area

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287 Baxter St, Tolland, CT 06084, USA

Baxter Street Conservation Area Tolland Town Park 41.98 acres in Tolland, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 287 Baxter St, Tolland, CT Trail Map      Trails: 0.3…

Wanat Park

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117 Sugar Hill Rd, Tolland, CT, USA

Wanat Park Tolland Town Park 13.4 acres in Tolland, CT Parking: Small lot near 117 Sugar Hill Rd, Tolland, CT Trail Map     Trails: 0.15 miles   …

Nipmuck Woods

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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:…

Baxter Road Open Space

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239 Baxter Rd, Storrs, CT 06268

Baxter Road Open Space Mansfield Town Park 54.54 acres in Mansfield, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 239 Baxter Rd, Storrs, CT Trail Map      Trails: 1.25…