Crystal-clear water + sunny spring day = perfect hike…read more Spent a beautiful spring sunny day at Wadsworth Falls State Park, and it did not disappoint. I took so many pictures of the clear river. It's seriously that stunning. The swimming water vanished. We hiked the Wadsworth Falls Loop (3.6 miles, easy, great waterfall views) and also checked out part of the Main Trail. Trails were in good shape; just a little mud here and there, but totally manageable. Bonus tips from my visit: · Dogs welcome on leash · Free for CT-registered cars; $10-15 for out-of-state · Restrooms, parking, and picnic tables available · Get there early on a sunny day to beat the crowds If you love clear water, peaceful forest walks, and two distinct waterfalls, don't miss this spot. Already planning to come back with an all-terrain wheelchair for a friend (you can reserve one in advance). Would I go again? 100%.

Gorgeous gorges! Although this park has ample signage against swimming, the Coginchaug River is…read morelovely on the eyes and ears, and being centrally located, Wadsworth Falls is a great local escape. If you have the right footwear in winter, it's a place for a rewarding hike! Boots and grips and the occasional side stepping is good for your winter trip. Mind the tracks, or crews tending the still in-use tracks, then enjoy the lovely views of multiple waterfalls, some frosted over, but water audibly rushing beneath the ice. Starting out, we didn't see the blue trail marked on the yellow and orange junction map, but the trails were well-marked with vertical tree blazes, so if you take the orange, yellow, or blue trails, you should be in good shape. If you don't have the time for a decent hike and just need a restful stop, large falls are just below the parking lot (those no access signs on the trails don't kid!). All year, enjoy! There are zero facilities here, and the only amenities appear to be accessible recreation and a dog waste station beneath the parking lot, but you aren't in the middle of nowhere. Pack in, pack out, and enjoy as much or little woods as you like, and enjoy the peaceful sounds and sights of the many falls.

Ehh it was littered and underwhelming. Also far too busy for the size, there was poison ivy on the…read moretrail to get to the waterfall and at the base of the waterfall, and parking was not good. You have to parallel park on the edge of a non-level curve .... in a residential area. This wasn't for me and I don't recommend it and I believe the trails need some maintenance at the least. If you decide to follow the river down a little, you will be right underneath a busy highway. I also thought this was not nice and it contributed to my very low star rating. I would truly give 0 stars if I could.

There was no water!!!…read more End of August!! 91 degrees!! NO WATER!! Lol Hard to find! Literally looks like a side wall. Only two cars could fit!! Glad it's close to home!! I would definitely give it another try on a more rainy season!!

They have a great trail that goes along the water that it pretty flat it just has a lot of roots…read more The Meriden parks department did a goat walk there and I highly recommend following them to know when the next one is !

USE CAUTION! This trail resides along a steep cliff side (not the main trail area) and may not be…read morefor suitable for a beginner hiker. Dogs are welcome on leash. Oaths are uneven with roots poking through. Watch your step One of my favorite local parks where every season is beautiful! Well maintained and marked trails, fishing areas a free little book library and a path to the rock quarry if lucky to find! If you travel to the far end of the reservoir (main entry area next to trail map) you come to a nice opening along the reservoir. Venture a bit further along the pond to the furthest end of the water; Left brings you further into the woods and over the bridge brings you full loop around the reservoir

Such a quiet and serene place to hike! The yellow/blue and blue trail lead around the lake for many…read morebeautiful spots to take a step back and meditate. Dogs are welcome, but on leash per state guidelines. Very rocky and uneven terrain, and not for a beginner hiker. The trails are maintained, but one can easily get lost if unaware of the proper hiking method and trail markings as you hike over big boulders and up semi-steep hills (very slick in the fall due to the leaves and during the winter with snow, so be cautious of footing) Sneakers are good but hiking boots are even better due to the rocky and uneven paths. Different path cut off that lead to the water and many higher altitude spots for an overlook of the whole pond There is barely any parking with very limited areas along the street. Download the free AllTrails app for hiking trails and other locations!

Beautiful walking trail around Reservoir. nature and wildlife all around you on this beautiful…read morehike. Love coming here on a fall day and watching the leaves change.

5 star views! You can see neighboring Chauncey, and Besek Mountain peaks, and glimpses of the…read moredistant Metacomet and Tunxis Trail ridges. Up close the geology is gorgeous highlands and rolling grass with rock, grass, and gravel along the well-blazed path. Follow those blues up to heavenly views. Definitely wear your hiking boots. As you can see from the start, trap rock is super rough. Despite the roughness, like much of the New England Trail, you are quickly at the ridge line. Higby has two ascents cut by a small, tranquil water crossing. At hiking speed you can get to the peak in an hour and a half, but those scenic views will probably slow you down. Unless you're through hiking to Tynan Park, this is a rewarding scramble. If your littles outgrew the Ergo, hike with care and keep them away from the edge. The views are rewarding, and parking is easy with an exit right after Baileyville Rd./CT 147, but there are no facilities whatsoever. It's an off-trail squat kinda hike. Nonetheless, the winter ice is gorgeous. There are slick spots in spring but you can hear spring peepers around the first ascent. In summer this is a cooling escape. In autumn you have fine views of New England foliage. In all a rough but rewarding hike, and likely close being just off a couple major highways. When you need a getaway and gas savings, here it is!

I have hiked the North and South sections of this trail. I really like it there. The North side is…read moregood for strollers. The South side, I wouldn't recommend for a stroller due to the ups and downs. This place is pretty and has tons of bunnies.

Always a nice walk with many different paths to choose. We walked near the bridge (Atkins street…read moreside) and various small bridges. Brought our pup to the dog park also

This gem is quite a bit off the beaten path. If you travel off season, which we do most of the…read moretime, you are rewarded with a serene nature experience, and relatively few fellow humans. It is dog friendly. From April to September the water is comfortable, with a pleasant sandy bottom. There seems to be a path all the way around the lake, but we've never gone that far. You are expected to carry your trash out to the parking lot, where you will find the only toilet facility in the form of a porta potty. Always a great place to lose the stress.

This was our first visit to Millers Pond, and we had a great experience. I printed the map from…read morethe DEEP web site first and checked out the comments and reviews on AllTrails app. We picked a route that would give us about a 3 mile walk and headed out. The parking lot wasn't very full when we arrived, but there are a lot of no parking signs on the road leading up to the park so I can only guess it must get really busy in the nicer months. We did a nice loop around the pond, there was mild terrain to navigate and with spring on its way, but the leaves not fully out yet the views were beautiful. We'll come visit again for sure, looks like there are a lot more trails to explore.

Reviewing it in terms of attempting a gravel bike ride starting at the Portland parking lot. From…read morethis start, the trail is only complete for ~ 2.5 miles before it ends. Also didn't love the gravel on this, as it was a bit loose (though maybe I'm nitpicking). The Maryland rails-to-trails we've been on tend to be much firmer and make an easier trek. But, the environment was lovely, it was fairly quiet, a few walkers and bikers, but no issues on the trails. Two of the road-crossings had pretty steep descents and assents, and it's worth going slowly for those road crossings, but all doable. As frequent CT visitors we'd hoped this was going to be the beginning of a great experience, so we'll have to shift our search to further along Air Line Trail (which will be further from our relative's home in CT).

Wow talk about a diamond in the rough. The trails were basically flat and before you knew it we had…read morealready walked 5 miles. I enjoyed my time here and talked about coming back. Maybe this spring.

To begin, you can forget the whole Plymouth Road thing, altogether. Follow Google maps and all you…read morewill end up doing is trespassing, while causing security conscious homeowners to squint at you through their living room windows, while jotting down what you are wearing at the time they see you. So, starting off at Spruce Brook Road, (keep a sharp eye out for the "park closes at sundown" sign, that looks like it's actually located in a private driveway) the blue blaze trail is initially well marked; but, that quickly changes as you progress. If you find yourself hiking down the middle of what seems to be a small stream, you're on track. Eventually, you reach dry ground, if only for a time, and the blue blazes reappear. The blue blaze trail intersects with the yellow, Berlin Land Trust trail; which is far better and more consistently marked; so, I chose to follow it, eventually reaching the summit, where again I connected to the blue trail. Along the way, there are moderately interesting views of crevassed, cliff faces and rock formations. All in all, this was not a remarkable hike, excepting the presence of the endangered Lady Slipper Orchid; so, keep an eye out, watch where you step, and by no means pick one if you see one. Be prepared for muddy, rocky, terrain.

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!