Tag Archives: Hiking

CT: New Haven County- Larkin State Park Trail

Per Wikipedia, Larkin State Park Trail is a Connecticut rail trail that follows the former New York & New England Railroad roadbed across the towns of Southbury, Oxford, Middlebury, and Naugatuck. The trail is 10.3 miles long; its eastern terminus is at Whittemore Glen State Park, the western at Kettletown Road in Southbury I hadContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Larkin State Park Trail”

CT: Litchfield County- Litchfield- White Memorial Conservation Center

This is a great place for a bike, hike and kayaking day in one! Kayak down the Bantam River Bike around the carriage trails Hike the boardwalk trail with all its various bridges and views. There are so many places to see nearby. Most important is grabbing an ice cream at Arethusa just down theContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Litchfield- White Memorial Conservation Center”

CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)

My first kayak launch in 2021 and I chose this location due to its proximity as well as its character. Park at the end of Dodgingtown Road where you can conveniently drop off and park. All around you see people mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and walking their dogs. There is an approach to two bridgesContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)”

NY: Dutchess County-Dover Plains- Dover Stone Church Trail

A short path (about .5 mile) takes you to Dover Stone Church – a cool water cave with a waterfall. Keep in mind the signs take towards it and the final sign directs you to the other hiking trails to the left not reflecting you are to go to the right for the cave. OnceContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County-Dover Plains- Dover Stone Church Trail”

CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Spring)

Cascading falls and rock mountains and yet it’s Trumbull! Even biking in the rain turned out to be a great time at Pequonnock Valley Trail! Biking or walking this trail is a great experience in and of itself. However, pause and literally walk off the beaten path to find yourself taken back to another timeContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Spring)”

CT: Fairfield County- Shelton- Indian Wells State Park

Indian Wells became a state park in 1928. Unbelievably almost 100 years ago. It was one of the first state parks I went to when I first started traveling around CT just for having a bite by the Housatonic River. I heard of a waterfall however so I returned. I’m so glad I did! IContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Shelton- Indian Wells State Park”

CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River

I knew after my first visit this past winter this spot was definitely one I wanted to see in the Spring. It certainly was destined to me as my guide turned out to be this turkey! No offense to the turkey who at times sought to gallop away as I quietly giggled trying to avoidContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River”

CT-Litchfield County-Macedonia/Kent Bike and Hike

15-20 mile cycle and hike loop in Litchfield County has a bit of it all! It’s hard, it’s easy, it’s up, it’s down! Start at the top of Weber Road at the edge of Macedonia State Park. Bike along the Brook down to the entrance of the park (about 3 miles on a bit ofContinue reading “CT-Litchfield County-Macedonia/Kent Bike and Hike”

CT: New Haven County- Southford Falls (Spring 2021)

Rain in Spring means water . . . Falls! It was not a particularly warm day so off to Southford Falls in Southbury as the falls are not far from the lot. What I love most about these Falls is that they have multiple levels in a short distance and you can walk along sideContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southford Falls (Spring 2021)”

CT: New Haven County- Meriden- Hubbard Park (Spring Biking)

Many go to Hubbard Park in the Fall to take in the beautiful views of the changing leaves at the castle (link to Fall visit at bottom). But in the Spring there are fields of daffodils – or so I always heard. The weekend crowds always discouraged me. But today is Thursday and it’s myContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Meriden- Hubbard Park (Spring Biking)”