From an altitude of 2,320 feet, Bear Mountain opens up a magnificent panorama over Mount Washington State Park. The summit is on the Appalachian Trail and is located just before the border between Connecticut and Massachusetts.
At 900 feet West Peak offers stunning views into Meriden and the valley of Quinnipiac River. Next to the parking lot you will find a beautiful flower garden, picnic tables as well as an area for open-air-concerts.
Coming from the Appalachian Trail, follow the blue-blazed trail to get to the panoramic view from the Lion's Head in the Taconic Mountains. On a clear day you can see the shimmering Twin Lakes.
Explore Town Open Space featuring the iconic Rattlesnake Mountain, a traprock mountain rising 750 feet above sea level, located 9 miles southwest of Hartford, Connecticut, in the town of Farmington. …
East Rock is a 1.4-mile long trap rock ridge with a high point of 366 feet. This particular section of this long ridge features prominent sheer rock cliffs that rise …
Bluff Head Preserve is a natural area located in the north of Guilford, Connecticut. Covering approximately 83 acres, the preserve offers a network of trails that wind through diverse ecosystems, …