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

Swann Farm

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125 Reeves Rd, Ellington, CT 06029, USA

Swann Farm Northern CT Land Trust 56.21 acres in Ellington, CT Parking: Small pull-off near 125 Reeves Rd, Ellington, CT Trail Map       Trails: 0.5 miles …

Franklin Street Trail

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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

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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…

Sunset Hill

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41.930942, -72.439089

Sunset Hill Northern Connecticut Land Trust 14 acres in Ellington, CT Parking: Park on the road between 151 and 153 Porter Rd, Ellington, CT Trail Map   …

Holbrook Pond

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Holbrook Pond Boat Launch, Hebron, CT, USA

Holbrook Pond Connecticut Boat Launch and State Forest 288 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Two medium-sized lots down the access road at 142 Gilead St, Hebron, CT…

Jagger Lane Open Space

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177 Jagger Ln, Hebron, CT, USA

Jagger Lane Open Space Hebron Town Park 31.6 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Small pull-off near 177 Jagger Ln, Hebron, CT Trail Map         Trails:…

Harasimowitz Property

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575 Old Colchester Rd, Amston, CT, USA

Harasimowitz Property Hebron Town Park 20 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 575 Old Colchester Rd, Amston, CT Trail Map        Trails: 0.25…

St Peter’s Preserve

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35 Church St, Hebron, CT 06248, USA

St Peter’s Preserve Hebron Town Park 20.2 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: A couple parking spots at the back of 25 Pendleton Dr, Hebron, CT Medium sized… Read more…

Somersville Mill Trail

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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:…

Stickney Hill

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41 Pleasant Street, Vernon, CT, USA

Stickney Hill Manchester Land Trust 15.83 acres in Manchester, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 36 Pleasant St, Vernon, CT Trail Map      Trails: 0.7 miles   …