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

Hockanum River Trail: Dart Hill North

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100 Windsorville Rd, Vernon, CT, USA

Hockanum River Trail: Dart Hill North Hockanum River Trail 15 acres in Vernon, CT Parking: North End: Small lot before the gate near 100 Windsorville Rd, Vernon,…

Shenipsit Trail: Mid-Connectors

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41.770463, -72.467760

Shenipsit Trail: Mid-Connectors Connecticut Blue Blaze Trail 716 acres in Manchester and Bolton, CT Parking: North Parking: Large lot at the Bolton Park & Ride South Parking:… Read more…

Shenipsit Trail: North Terminus

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24 Greaves Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076, USA

Shenipsit Trail: North Terminus Connecticut State Forest and Blue Blaze Trail 716 acres in Somers and Stafford, CT Parking: North Parking: Shoulder parking near 24 Greaves Rd,…

Shenipsit: Lake Bonair

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111 Grahaber Rd, Tolland, CT, USA

Lake Bonair Connecticut Blue Blaze Trail 26 acres in Tolland, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 111 Grahaber Rd, Tolland, CT Trail Map Trails: 1.2…

Tolland Agricultural Center

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24 Hyde Ave, Vernon, CT, USA

Tolland Agricultural Center Tolland Ag Center Property and Blue Blaze Trail 30.81 acres in Tolland and Vernon, CT Parking: Small lot near 24 Hyde Ave, Vernon, CT …

Moss Tract

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41.846329, -72.247674

Moss Tract and North Property UCONN Forest 416 acres in Willington, CT Parking: Small lot near 139-1 Old Turnpike Road, Storrs, CT Trail Map Trails: 3.5…

West Stafford Conservation Area

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153 W Stafford Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076, USA

West Stafford Conservation Area Stafford Town Park 40 acres in Stafford, CT Parking: Small lot near the Stafford Elementary School near 153 W Stafford Rd, Stafford Springs,…

Metcalf Nature Preserve

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10 Cedarwood Dr, Ellington, CT 06029, USA

Metcalf Nature Preserve Ellington Town Park 15.46 acres in Ellington, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 10 Cedarwood Dr, Ellington, CT Trail Map Trails: 1…

Blackledge Marsh

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47 Cocconi Dr, Bolton, CT 06043

Blackledge Marsh / Freddo Family Preserve Bolton Land Trust 43 acres in Bolton, CT Parking: At the cul-de-sac near 47 Cocconi Dr, Bolton, CT Trail Map …