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

Nye-Holman State Forest

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41.881992, -72.307428

Nye-Holman State Forest Connecticut State Forest 818 acres in Tolland, CT Parking: River Access/Walking – Small lot near on Tolland Stage Rd  Archery/Camping – Medium lot near… Read more…

Camp Aya-Po

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42.018110, -72.405841

Camp Aya-Po Somers Town Park 178 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 70 Camp Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map         Trails: 3.1…

Skyline Scenic Area

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42.028629, -72.429465

Skyline Scenic Area Northern Connecticut Land Trust 65 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Small pull-off near 312 Stafford Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map        Trails:…

Whitaker Woods

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41.981577, -72.427999

Whitaker Woods Northern Connecticut Land Trust 266 acres in Somers, CT Parking: Small lot near 55 Wells Rd Somers, CT Trail Map      Trails: 4.2 miles …

Fox Hill Tower

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41.863053, -72.444422

Fox Hill Memorial Tower / Henry Park Vernon Town Park 44 acres in Vernon, CT Parking: Closest for Tower/Overlook: Pull-off for a dozen cars near Tower Rd… Read more…

Hebron Center Trail

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41.663975, -72.362267

Hebron Center Trail Hebron Town Park 42.6 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 66 Wall St Hebron, CT Trail Map         …

Chestnut Hollow

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41.657415, -72.372151

Chestnut Hollow Preserve Hebron Town Park 24 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Small lot near 7 Chestnut Hill Road, Hebron, CT Trail Map          …

Burnt Hill Park

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41.682602, -72.387645

Burnt Hill Park Hebron Town Park 171 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Several lots near 148 East St Hebron, CT Trail Map         Trails: 1…

Goodwin Reserve

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41.763936, -72.236929

Dorothy Goodwin Reserve Joshua’s Trust 16 acres in Mansfield, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 27 89.5, Storrs, CT Trail Map       Trails: Less than a mile …

Bradley-Buchanan Woods

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41.768867, -72.192557

Bradley-Buchanan Woods / Pond Lot Joshua’s Trust 39 acres in Mansfield, CT Parking: For Bradley-Buchanan: Shoulder parking past 14 Edgewood Ln Exd, Mansfield, Connecticut For Pond Lot:…