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

Niles Road Open Space

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60 Niles Rd, Amston, CT

Niles Road Open Space Hebron Town Park acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 60 Niles Rd, Amston, CT Trail Map     Trails: 0.3 miles   …

Old Hibbert Property

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298 Old Colchester Rd, Amston, CT, USA

Old Hibbert Property Hebron Town Park 66 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 298 Old Colchester Rd, Amston, CT Trail Map         Trails:…

Batz Property

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97 Shenipsit Street, Ellington, CT, USA

Batz Property Ellington Town Park 44.86 acres in Ellington, CT Parking: Small lot near 97 Shenipsit St, Ellington, CT Trail Map        Trails: 1.1 miles …

Portland Reservoir

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336 Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT, USA

Portland Reservoir Town of Portland Property 121 acres in Portland, CT Parking: Small parking area near 336 Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT Trail Map       …

Coventry Lake Boat Launch

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30 Cross Street, Coventry, CT, USA

Coventry Lake Connecticut State Boat Launch 1 acre in Coventry, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 30 Cross St, Coventry, CT Trail Map       Trails: No…

Laidlaw Recreation Area

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999 Merrow Rd, Coventry, CT, USA

Laidlaw Recreation Area Coventry Town Park 43 acres in Coventry, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 999 Merrow Rd, Coventry, CT Trail Map         …

Crystal Ridge Trail

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1 Crystal Ridge Drive, Ellington, CT, USA

Crystal Ridge Trail Ellington Town Park 48 acres in Ellington, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 1 Crystal Ridge Dr, Ellington, CT Cul-de-sac parking near 158 Old Sandy…

McCann Family Farm

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734 Main St, Somers, CT 06071, USA

McCann Family Farm Northern CT Land Trust 84 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 734 Main St, Somers, CT Trail Map       …

Ecker Hill

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777 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, USA

Ecker Hill / Eckers Pond Vernon Town Park and Northern CT Land Trust 86 acres in Vernon, CT Parking: Medium lots up the hill near 777 Hartford…

Dart Hill Park

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680 Dart Hill Rd, Vernon, CT 06066, USA

Dart Hill Park / Pleasantview Marsh Trail Vernon Town Park and Hockanum River Trail 16 acres in Vernon, CT Parking: North End: Two medium lots near 680…