CT > Hartford County > East Hartford
Hockanum River Linear Park
Hockanum River Watershed Association: Overview of all trail segments with links to sections
About 3.5 miles of boardwalk and stone dust trail.
Other Information
East Hartford lists two other parks with hiking, but I can find no trail information for them:
Bray Property on Hills Street (70 acres)
Nature Park on Long Hill Street (50 acres)
Friday, June 30, 2017
Connecticut Hiking Trails by Town - East Granby
CT > Hartford County > East Granby
Metacomet Trail
The Metacomet Trail (part of the New England Trail) passes through East Granby and can be broken up into several sections.
CFPA Interactive Map
CT NET: Section 19 (Tariffville to Route 20)
CT NET: Section 20 (Route 20 to Phelps Road)
Along the New England Trail (11 Oct 2012) - Tariffville Gorge north to Hatchet Hill Road
Along the New England Trail (16 Oct 2012) - Hatchet Hill north to Route 20
Along the New England Trail (18 Oct 2012) - Route 20 north to Suffield line
Hartford Courant Article (19 Jan 2012) by Peter Marteka (Rte 20 north to Peak Mountain Overlook)
Granwood Explores (15 Oct 2016) (Phelps Road south to Rte 20)
Included in the following books:
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Short Nature Walks in Connecticut (6th Edition) by Eugene Keyarts
50 Hikes in Connecticut (4th Edition) by David, Gerry, and Sue Hardy
Best Hikes with Children in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island by Cynthia C. Lewis and Thomas J. Lewis
Cowles Park
Farmington Valley Homeschoolers (19 May 2012) with hand-drawn map
Google Map of trails and how they connect to Metacomet
Hartford Courant Article (9 Jan 2015) by Peter Marteka
Other Information
East Granby Land Trust (map of all open space properties in town), no trail maps
EGLT Facebook
Newgate Wildlife Management Area - This area is owned by the state and does have a trail, though I am not sure how well it is maintained. The only reference I can find that has a map is in the book Short Nature Walks in Connecticut by Eugene Keyarts.
Metacomet Trail
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| Looking west to Manitook Mountain from Metacomet Ridge in East Granby. |
The Metacomet Trail (part of the New England Trail) passes through East Granby and can be broken up into several sections.
CFPA Interactive Map
CT NET: Section 19 (Tariffville to Route 20)
CT NET: Section 20 (Route 20 to Phelps Road)
Along the New England Trail (11 Oct 2012) - Tariffville Gorge north to Hatchet Hill Road
Along the New England Trail (16 Oct 2012) - Hatchet Hill north to Route 20
Along the New England Trail (18 Oct 2012) - Route 20 north to Suffield line
Hartford Courant Article (19 Jan 2012) by Peter Marteka (Rte 20 north to Peak Mountain Overlook)
Granwood Explores (15 Oct 2016) (Phelps Road south to Rte 20)
Included in the following books:
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Short Nature Walks in Connecticut (6th Edition) by Eugene Keyarts
50 Hikes in Connecticut (4th Edition) by David, Gerry, and Sue Hardy
Best Hikes with Children in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island by Cynthia C. Lewis and Thomas J. Lewis
Cowles Park
Farmington Valley Homeschoolers (19 May 2012) with hand-drawn map
Google Map of trails and how they connect to Metacomet
Hartford Courant Article (9 Jan 2015) by Peter Marteka
Other Information
East Granby Land Trust (map of all open space properties in town), no trail maps
EGLT Facebook
Newgate Wildlife Management Area - This area is owned by the state and does have a trail, though I am not sure how well it is maintained. The only reference I can find that has a map is in the book Short Nature Walks in Connecticut by Eugene Keyarts.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Connecticut Hiking Trails by Town - Canton
CT > Hartford County > Canton
Roaring Brook Nature Center
Over 4 miles of diverse trails, plus a nice nature center with various classes and activities. One of my family's favorites.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, Trail Map
Facebook
CTMQ blog post (2013)
New England Waterfalls - Jim Brook Falls
Canton Conservation Land Trust
Canton Land Conservation Trust, Facebook
Trail Locations
Pocket Guide to all Trails
CTMQ blog post
New England Lost Ski Areas - Sweetheart Mountain
Farmington Valley Homeschool Hikers - Sweetheart Mountain (21 Sep 2012)
Roaring Brook Nature Center
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| Jim Brook at Roaring Brook Nature Center |
Over 4 miles of diverse trails, plus a nice nature center with various classes and activities. One of my family's favorites.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, Trail Map
CTMQ blog post (2013)
New England Waterfalls - Jim Brook Falls
Canton Conservation Land Trust
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| View of Nepaug Reservoir from Sweetheart Mountain |
Canton Land Conservation Trust, Facebook
Trail Locations
Pocket Guide to all Trails
CTMQ blog post
New England Lost Ski Areas - Sweetheart Mountain
Farmington Valley Homeschool Hikers - Sweetheart Mountain (21 Sep 2012)
Connecticut Hiking Trails by Town - Burlington
CT > Hartford County > Burlington
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area
DEEP Sessions Woods WMA
Sessions Woods Trail Map
Friends of Sessions Woods
FOSW Trail Guide
CTMQ's blog post (multiple hikes)
Included in the following books:
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest & Park Association
AMC's Best Day Hikes in Connecticut by Rene Laubach & Charles W. G. Smith
New England Waterfalls by Greg Parsons & Kate B. Watson (see website)
There are side trails that lead from Sessions Woods to the mainline Tunxis Trail.
Tunxis Trail
The Tunxis Trail is a nearly 40-mile long trail that stretches from Southington to the Massachusetts border. It has numerous side trails that increase the number of miles that can be hiked. Some of the more extensive side trails are in the Burlington area, including ones that head into Sessions Woods.
CFPA Trail Map for Burlington area
CFPA Interactive Trail Map
Included in the following book:
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Burlington Land Trust
Overview of BLT Properties (detailed maps included in trail maps below)
Burlington Land Trust trail maps
Hartford Courant Article on Taine Mountain (21 Mar 2015) by Peter Marteka
CTMQ blog post on Taine Mountain (11 Jul 2015)
CTMQ blog post on Martha Brower Sanctuary (22 Nov 2015)
Other information
If you look on OpenStreetMap for Burlington, you can see the town seems to be covered with trails. Most of the main ones have been included above.
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area
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| Beaver Marsh at Sessions Woods WMA |
DEEP Sessions Woods WMA
Sessions Woods Trail Map
Friends of Sessions Woods
FOSW Trail Guide
CTMQ's blog post (multiple hikes)
Included in the following books:
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest & Park Association
AMC's Best Day Hikes in Connecticut by Rene Laubach & Charles W. G. Smith
New England Waterfalls by Greg Parsons & Kate B. Watson (see website)
There are side trails that lead from Sessions Woods to the mainline Tunxis Trail.
Tunxis Trail
The Tunxis Trail is a nearly 40-mile long trail that stretches from Southington to the Massachusetts border. It has numerous side trails that increase the number of miles that can be hiked. Some of the more extensive side trails are in the Burlington area, including ones that head into Sessions Woods.
CFPA Trail Map for Burlington area
CFPA Interactive Trail Map
Included in the following book:
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Burlington Land Trust
Overview of BLT Properties (detailed maps included in trail maps below)
Burlington Land Trust trail maps
Hartford Courant Article on Taine Mountain (21 Mar 2015) by Peter Marteka
CTMQ blog post on Taine Mountain (11 Jul 2015)
CTMQ blog post on Martha Brower Sanctuary (22 Nov 2015)
Other information
If you look on OpenStreetMap for Burlington, you can see the town seems to be covered with trails. Most of the main ones have been included above.
Connecticut Hiking Trails by Town - Bristol
CT > Hartford County > Bristol
Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center
Barnes Hiking Trail Map
Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center, Facebook
CTMQ blog post on Barnes Nature Center (22 Nov 2015)
Hoppers-Birge Pond Nature Preserve
City of Bristol information on Hoppers-Birge
OpenStreetMap
David Reik's blog post (11 Jan 2017)
David Reik's blog post (13 Jan 2017) (has map of area)
Hartford Courant Article (26 Mar 2010) by Peter Marteka
Compounce Ridge Trail
Compounce Ridge Trail (4.5 miles) is one of the side trails of the blue-blazed Tunxis Trail. Part of the trail runs through Bristol. As of this writing, I believe a section of the trail is closed, so check the CFPA website for trail notice updates.
CFPA Interactive Trail Map
OpenStreetMap
David Reik's blog post (26 Apr 2017)
CTMQ blog post (22 Mar 2008)
Hartford Courant Article (15 Oct 2010) by Peter Marteka
Included in the following book:
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center
Barnes Hiking Trail Map
Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center, Facebook
CTMQ blog post on Barnes Nature Center (22 Nov 2015)
Hoppers-Birge Pond Nature Preserve
City of Bristol information on Hoppers-Birge
OpenStreetMap
David Reik's blog post (11 Jan 2017)
David Reik's blog post (13 Jan 2017) (has map of area)
Hartford Courant Article (26 Mar 2010) by Peter Marteka
Compounce Ridge Trail
Compounce Ridge Trail (4.5 miles) is one of the side trails of the blue-blazed Tunxis Trail. Part of the trail runs through Bristol. As of this writing, I believe a section of the trail is closed, so check the CFPA website for trail notice updates.
CFPA Interactive Trail Map
OpenStreetMap
David Reik's blog post (26 Apr 2017)
CTMQ blog post (22 Mar 2008)
Hartford Courant Article (15 Oct 2010) by Peter Marteka
Included in the following book:
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Connecticut Hiking Trails by Town - Bloomfield
CT > Hartford County > Bloomfield
Penwood State Park
The Metacomet Trail runs through the center of Penwood State Park. There are at least 4 miles of trails here to explore.
DEEP Penwood State Park, Trail Map
The A to Z of Connecticut State Parks blog post (29 Nov 2015)
Along the New England Trail blog post (25 Sep 2012)
Included in the following books:
50 Hikes in Connecticut (4th Edition) by David, Gerry, and Sue Hardy
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest and Park Association
Metacomet Trail
CFPA Interactive Trail Map
CT NET: Section 18
Marion K. Wilcox Park
This park in the northern part of Bloomfield connects to the Metacomet Trail. There are over 5 miles of trails.
Marion K. Wilcox Trail Map
OpenStreetMap
This Outdoor Life blog post (5 Dec 2009)
Hartford Courant Article (7 Feb 2013) by Peter Marteka
Along the New England Trail blog post (1 Oct 2012)
Farmington River Park
I believe this park is owned by the town of Bloomfield. As the name suggests, it borders the Farmington River and is between Tarrifville Gorge and Rainbow Reservoir. I have not been able to find any trail maps, but suggest looking at the OpenStreetMap listed below.
Farmington Valley Homeschool Hikers blog post (29 Mar 2013)
David Reik blog post (14 Jun 2017)
OpenStreetMap with information provided by David Reik
Seabury Wildwoods Trails
Seabury is an Active Life Care Community.
Trail Map
OpenStreetMap
Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve
CT Woodlands description
CTMQ blog post (5 Jan 2016)
Hartford Courant Article (14 May 2016) by Peter Marteka
OpenStreetMap
Other Information
Map of protected open space in Bloomfield
Wintonbury Land Trust
Wintonbury Land Trust Facebook
Map of Wintonbury Land Trust Properties
There are a couple of properties that I think may have some trails and may connect to each other, but I can't find any maps online. They are the Wintonbury Land Trust's Sinnott Farm property and the town's LaSallette Park property. I believe hikes on these properties have been offered on Trail Days in June.
Penwood State Park
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| Looking from Penwood south along Metacomet to the Heublein Tower on Talcott Mountain. |
DEEP Penwood State Park, Trail Map
The A to Z of Connecticut State Parks blog post (29 Nov 2015)
Along the New England Trail blog post (25 Sep 2012)
Included in the following books:
50 Hikes in Connecticut (4th Edition) by David, Gerry, and Sue Hardy
Connecticut Walk Book (20th Edition) by Connecticut Forest and Park Association
Metacomet Trail
CFPA Interactive Trail Map
CT NET: Section 18
Marion K. Wilcox Park
This park in the northern part of Bloomfield connects to the Metacomet Trail. There are over 5 miles of trails.
Marion K. Wilcox Trail Map
OpenStreetMap
This Outdoor Life blog post (5 Dec 2009)
Hartford Courant Article (7 Feb 2013) by Peter Marteka
Along the New England Trail blog post (1 Oct 2012)
Farmington River Park
I believe this park is owned by the town of Bloomfield. As the name suggests, it borders the Farmington River and is between Tarrifville Gorge and Rainbow Reservoir. I have not been able to find any trail maps, but suggest looking at the OpenStreetMap listed below.
Farmington Valley Homeschool Hikers blog post (29 Mar 2013)
David Reik blog post (14 Jun 2017)
OpenStreetMap with information provided by David Reik
Seabury Wildwoods Trails
Seabury is an Active Life Care Community.
Trail Map
OpenStreetMap
Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve
CT Woodlands description
CTMQ blog post (5 Jan 2016)
Hartford Courant Article (14 May 2016) by Peter Marteka
OpenStreetMap
Other Information
Map of protected open space in Bloomfield
Wintonbury Land Trust
Wintonbury Land Trust Facebook
Map of Wintonbury Land Trust Properties
There are a couple of properties that I think may have some trails and may connect to each other, but I can't find any maps online. They are the Wintonbury Land Trust's Sinnott Farm property and the town's LaSallette Park property. I believe hikes on these properties have been offered on Trail Days in June.
Connecticut Hiking Trails by Town - Berlin
CT > Hartford County > Berlin
Mattabassett/Mattabesett Trail (2.5 miles in Berlin - one way)
Town of Berlin- trail section description
CFPA Interactive Map
New England Trail: Section 13
Metacomet Trail (8.8 mile section in Berlin - one way)
Town of Berlin - trail section descriptions
CFPA Interactive Map
New England Trail: Section 14
New England Trail: Section 15
CTMQ blog post (28 May 2007) - Metacomet Trail: Section 4
Ragged Mountain Preserve (>5 miles with options for varying lengths)
CFPA Interactive Trail Map - The blue-blazed Metacomet Trail runs through Ragged Mountain Preserve
CFPA Ragged Mountain Preserve Trail Map
Town of Berlin Ragged Mountain Park Trail Map
The Outbound Collective - Hike the Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve
CTMQ blog post (multiple hikes)
Hartford Courant Article (27 Nov 2009) by Peter Marteka
New England Waterfalls - Ragged Mountain Cascade
Included in the following book:
50 Hikes in Connecticut (4th Edition) by David, Gerry, and Sue Hardy
Town of Berlin Trails
Listing of all Trail Maps
Timberlin Park (Amelia Green Trail = 1.38 miles, connects to Metacomet)
Pistol Creek Area (2.12 miles)
Hatchery Brook Conservation Area (around 5 miles of connected loop trails)
Bicentennial Park (about 1.7 miles of loop trails, connects to Metacomet)
Beckley Quarry Conservation Area (0.92 miles one way)
Berlin Land Trust
Berlin Land Trust Facebook
Mattabassett/Mattabesett Trail (2.5 miles in Berlin - one way)
Town of Berlin- trail section description
CFPA Interactive Map
New England Trail: Section 13
Metacomet Trail (8.8 mile section in Berlin - one way)
Town of Berlin - trail section descriptions
CFPA Interactive Map
New England Trail: Section 14
New England Trail: Section 15
CTMQ blog post (28 May 2007) - Metacomet Trail: Section 4
Ragged Mountain Preserve (>5 miles with options for varying lengths)
CFPA Interactive Trail Map - The blue-blazed Metacomet Trail runs through Ragged Mountain Preserve
CFPA Ragged Mountain Preserve Trail Map
Town of Berlin Ragged Mountain Park Trail Map
The Outbound Collective - Hike the Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve
CTMQ blog post (multiple hikes)
Hartford Courant Article (27 Nov 2009) by Peter Marteka
New England Waterfalls - Ragged Mountain Cascade
Included in the following book:
50 Hikes in Connecticut (4th Edition) by David, Gerry, and Sue Hardy
Town of Berlin Trails
Listing of all Trail Maps
Timberlin Park (Amelia Green Trail = 1.38 miles, connects to Metacomet)
Pistol Creek Area (2.12 miles)
Hatchery Brook Conservation Area (around 5 miles of connected loop trails)
Bicentennial Park (about 1.7 miles of loop trails, connects to Metacomet)
Beckley Quarry Conservation Area (0.92 miles one way)
Berlin Land Trust
Berlin Land Trust Facebook
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