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

Dennis Pond

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5 Ice House Rd, Stafford Springs, CT, USA

Dennis Pond Stafford Town Park 36 acres in Stafford, CT Parking: Small lot near 5 Ice House Rd Stafford Springs, CT Trail Map …

Tankerhoosen WMA

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41.841233, -72.445106

Tankerhoosen Wildlife Management Area Connecticut WMA 449 acres in Vernon, CT Parking: From the north at Walker’s Reservoir near 129 Reservoir Rd, Vernon, CT From the south… Read more…

Walker’s Reservoir

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129 Reservoir Rd, Vernon, CT, USA

Walker’s Reservoir Natural Area Vernon Town Park 12 acres in Vernon, CT Parking: Medium lot near 129 Reservoir Rd, Vernon, CT Trail Map Trails: 0.9…

Morey Pond Boat Launch

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41.970439, -72.194359

Morey Pond Boat Launch Connecticut State Water Access 44 acres in Union, CT Parking: Down the road near 723 Buckley Hwy Union, CT Trail Map …

Mountain Laurel Sanctuary

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41.955897, -72.209270

Mountain Laurel Sanctuary Connecticut State Forest 337 acres in Union, CT Parking: Shoulder parking on Snow Hill Rd, Union, CT Trail Map Trails: Less than…

Lombardi Ridge Preserve

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106 School Rd, Bolton, CT, USA

Lombardi Ridge Preserve & Bobcat Woods Bolton Land Trust 90 acres in Bolton, CT Parking: Shoulder parking past 106 School Rd Bolton, CT Trail Map Trails:…

Herrick Park

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29 Hebron Rd, Bolton, CT 06043, USA

Herrick Park Bolton Town Park 20 acres in Bolton, CT Parking: Medium lot at 29 Hebron Rd, Bolton, CT Trail Map Trails: 1 mile …

Castlerock Lane

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41.736894, -72.423560

Castlerock Lane Bolton Land Trust 32 acres in Bolton, CT Parking: At the cul-de-sac at the ned of Castlerock Lane Bolton, CT Trail Map …

Edith Toomey Clark Property

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41.779165, -72.421608

Edith Toomey Clark Property Bolton Land Trust 40 acres in Bolton, CT Parking: At Heritage Farm 266 Bolton Center Rd, Bolton, CT Hop River Trail 29 Steeles Crossing Rd,… Read more…