Vernon, Connecticut
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Groton, Connecticut
Hike Haley Farm Loop
5.02.7 mi / 193 ft gainHaley Farm Loop is a 2.7 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Groton, Connecticut.Read more -
Stonington, Connecticut
Hike Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Trail
5.01.7 mi / 72 ft gainDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center Trail is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Mystic, Connecticut.Read more -
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Hike to Long Pond & Ell Pond
5.05.7 miLong & Ell Pond is a favorite hike at any time of the year, but it is not for the faint of heart (or small children)! The path immediately becomes more of a rock-scrambling adventure than a hike, but the views are so worth it. This GPS address will lead you down a dirt road but you should ea...Read more -
Washington, Connecticut
Hike the Mount Tom Tower Trail
1.3 mi / 337 ft gainStarting from the parking lot of Mt. Tom State Park, hop onto the Tower Trail (yellow trail) which leads more into the woods. During winter time, the trail may be slippery, please use your best judgement and always know your limits. Gaining about 300 feet in total elevation in approximately 1 mil...Read more -
Sutton, Massachusetts
Hike the Purgatory Chasm Trail
4.71 mi / 115 ft gainFor this 1-mile hike, you can park at the Purgatory Chasm Visitor Center. From there hit the trail and explore the unusual gap between the tall granite walls, which might be adorned with climbers. Great for all ages and dogs are welcome too. The trail is open March-November.Read more -
Washington, Connecticut
Hike Meeker Trail
3.3 mi / 639 ft gainMeeker Trail is a 3.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near New Preston, Connecticut.Read more -
Deerfield, Massachusetts
South Sugarloaf Trail
1.48 mi / 404 ft gainSouth Sugarloaf Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Deerfield, Massachusetts.Read more -
Sharon, Connecticut
Hike the Pine Knob Loop, Housatonic Meadows SP
5.02.5 mi / 770 ft gainThe Pine Knob loop is a 2.5 mile loop trail that takes you through beautiful thick woods filled with vistas, wild flowers and tons of wild life. You will start your adventure at the Pine Knob Trail head where you will be able to a Connecticut Appalachian trail guide. Pine Knob is a blue blaze ...Read more -
Canaan, Connecticut
Explore Great Falls
3.00.5 miStumbled upon Great Falls in the Falls Village section of Canaan, CT. The stunning 50ft waterfall doesn't disappoint. very easy hike from parking lot, you must cross the river in order to get close for bottom view. Hop on top of turtle rock and relax as the waterfall tumbles in the distance.Read more -
Westerly, Rhode Island
Grills Preserve
4.04.27 mi / 351 ft gainGrills Preserve is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Bradford, Rhode Island.Read more -
Westerly, Rhode Island
Napatree Point Conservation Area Trail
4.03.19 mi / 82 ft gainNapatree Point Conservation Area Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Westerly, Rhode Island.Read more -
Kent, Connecticut
Explore Kent Falls
5.00.75 mi / 250 ft gainEvery now and then you need a day to rest those sore muscle from all your recent adventures. The only issue is, you don't want to sit around inside, you want to be outside. Insert a trip to Kent Fall State Park. The perfect rest adventure day.Located 1 hour and 45 minutes north of New York City i...Read more -
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Hike the Fort Wildlife Refuge
1 miThe parking area is about 50 yards down the dirt driveway on your right. Take care in the spring, as the parking lot can become a mud pit! This wildlife refuge is a series of loops which lead to three different ponds. These directions are for the 'Pond One' loop. When you start on the trail, sta...Read more -
Blackstone, Massachusetts
Hike the Blackstone Gorge Trail
5.00.7 mi / 72 ft gainPark at the lot at the corner of Staples Lane and County Street. From here you can access the Blackstone Gorge Trail. Dogs are allowed on leash, and you can enjoy various paths along the river or through the forest. At multiple points you can find yourself looking down at the Blackstone River fro...Read more -
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Mt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop
5.09.29 mi / 981 ft gainMt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Great Barrington, Massachusetts.Read more