Tolland County

Explore Tolland County

Explored: 100%

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

Gay City State Park

★★★☆☆

386 North St, Hebron, CT 06248

Gay City State Park Connecticut State Park 1,569 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Large lot at 386 North St Hebron, CT year round with additional parking open…

Benton Homestead

★☆☆☆☆

154 Metcalf Rd, Tolland, CT

Daniel Benton Homestead Tolland Historical Location 12 acres in Tolland, CT Parking: Small parking area at 154 Metcalf Rd, Tolland, CT Trail Map Trails:…

Mansfield Hollow State Park

★★★★☆

41.765018, -72.178339

Mansfield Hollow State Park Connecticut State Park and Wildlife Management Area 251 acres in Mansfield, CT Parking: A number of lots and pull offs along Bassett’s Bridge… Read more…

Talmadge Tract

★★☆☆☆

41.841828, -72.240032

Talmadge Tract / UCONN Moss Forest / Royal Knowlton Preserve Willington Town Park / Blue Blaze Nipmuck Trail / UCONN 602 acres in Willington, CT Parking: Small…

Cole W. Wilde Trout Management Area

★★☆☆☆

41.89399, -72.29749

Cole W. Wilde Trout Management Area Connecticut State Forest in Willington and Tolland, CT Parking: At the I-84 Westbound rest stop in Willington, CT Trail Map … Read more…

Bishop Swamp

★★☆☆☆

41.722671, -72.396840

Bishop Swamp Connecticut Wildlife Management Area 752 acres in Andover and Hebron, CT Parking: Small lot near 236 State Hwy 603, Andover, CT for hiking and small pull off… Read more…

Nipmuck : East Terminus

★★☆☆☆

41.7519540, -72.1605640

Nipmuck Trail – East Branch Terminus CFPA Blue Blaze Nipmuck Trail 2.28 miles in Mansfield, CT Parking: Large dirt lot at 28 North Windham Road, Mansfield, CT Trail…

Cross Farms

★★☆☆☆

41.865457, -72.336638

Cross Farms Tolland Town Park 108 acres in Tolland, CT Parking: Large lot at 167 Rhodes Road, Tolland, CT Trail Map Trails: 1 mile …

Campbell’s Peaceful Valley

★★★☆☆

41.90791,-72.38540

Campbell’s Peaceful Valley Conservation Area Tolland Town Park 70 acres in Tolland, CT Parking: Small dirt lot near 300 Hunter Road Tolland, CT Trail Map …

River Park & Becker Conservation Area

★★☆☆☆

41.861779,-72.307724

River Park & Becker Conservation Area Tolland Town Parks 60.85 combined acres in Tolland, CT Parking: Large lot near 461 South River Road, Tolland, CT Trail Map …

PREVFirst Page... 10 11 12 13 14... Last Page NEXT

Tolland County

Explore Tolland County

Monthly Newsletter

Thank you!

Sign In

Forgot password

Sign Up