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    John C.

    Great place to hike with some very steep trails. Several different trails all over with tree markings to follow. We went off trail several times but since the cell service was available I can pull up Google map. The summit looks out at Hartford. The water falls were beautiful and since it is October the fall color was perfect.

    Susan R.

    I used to write about waterfalls and always highlighted this one in the winter because when it was too cold to hike you can still enjoy a waterfall. It's beautiful when covered in snow. I also love that it is a waterfall accessible for those who may have different walking abilities. I like visiting this one in every season.

    Don P.

    Great hike to the summit but be sure you have a map or a photo copy on your phone as the return route can be some what confusing. The terrain is a little rough demanding close attention to your footing as roots and micro stumps are ubiquitous and can be downright dangerous if you are not fully concentrating. The panoramic view once you reach the top is well worth all the effort expended to get there.

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    Jess L.

    I'm not a big hiker, but I've really enjoyed Case Mountain for easy-to-moderate hikes. The paths are well tended to - though you definitely need to watch your step for most of the hike - and generally the markers are very clear. You can "take the path less traveled" and not screw up too badly. The area is very pretty, and the scene varies - from ponds to hilltop views to stone and trees - which keeps things more interesting than some other hikes in the area. I've seen people with dogs, kids, and off-road bikes. Definitely take a copy of the path on your phone; the maps at the beginning are really tough to read, and there are very few maps along the hike.

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    can be short, long, walk run or bike. very versatile and very pretty! love love love case mountain!

    View from parking lot.

    What a great hiking spot for all level hikers! I went here with a few of my girlfriends. We wanted a spot that had a pretty view, not to difficult but gave us a workout. One of the girls suggested Case Mountain. Certainly checked all the boxes! We got a workout hiking up to the top and was greeted with a great view. With so many trails you can avoid people and make a new adventure every time. Be careful though, keep an eye out for bikers and runners who will come around the corner quickly. On the way down we hiked along the water and ended up next to the waterfall. Close to the water can get buggy though. Would definitely come back again!

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    Meghana A.

    I didn't know we had something like this in Manchester.....a moderate to difficult hike leading up to the lookout summit with great view of the city and Hartford skyline....although the best time to enjoy the view wud be at sunset, the hike back will be challenging... Carry a torch light. There are many trails leading up to the summit... I'd say the best place to enter is from the spring street parking lot where you have the view of the falls... It takes roughly 1.5hrs to 2hrs round trip, 2.5miles .... The trails are clearly marked ... They have lots of benches to rest along the way... Be sure to carry plenty of water and wear good hiking shoes as the trail is rocky... And can be slippery at times... The climb Is also steep at most places.

    Brianna S.

    Hiked Case Mountain yesterday and it is gorgeous! The trees are so pretty. The hike started off pretty steep but luckily we brought the dog to help pull me up. It was only about 10 minutes of steep walking but then was easy for the rest of the trip. The loop took us about an hour. There were a ton of super cute dogs on the path too!

    Stone stairs and walls
    Karen P.

    It was a perfect day for a little hike and I did not feel like driving far, so Case Mountain became our destination. I'd been one other time in the fall when that magnificent massive tree in the nearby mansion's yard was displaying fabulous fall colors but did not hike up Lookout Mountain that time. We nabbed a parking spot in the small 6 spot lot on Spring Street but there is also marked street parking on the shoulder. Off we went on the white trail to the summit of Lookout. The path is wide, not muddy and somewhat gravel covered. There has been some erosion leaving " trenches" that could use repair but it's wide enough to avoid. We passed a small pond with the most amazing wood frog noises. It was so loud we thought it was ducks. On our return back down the loop though, the sound had disappeared. The summit has a great view of the Hartford skyline, the Heublin tower and beyond . There are 5-6 benches to sit and enjoy the view. There are also some great little stone towers on one of the boulders at the summit. What's not to love about a great waterfall cascading over beautiful stone arches and the stone walls at the beginning . It's a beautiful spot! I'll admit to being irritated that a lone hiker on one of the benches at the summit, was sitting there blaring music on his phone..... who does that ? Doesn't everyone use earphones these days to listen to their downloaded personal music?!! I look forward to revisiting this trail when things are greener or in the fall.

    Lots of trails
    Amanda B.

    Case mountain is a fantastic hike in the Manchester area, with a number of well-marked trails and numerous parking areas. The summit offers a nice play to rest and take in the views of the CT Valley and Hartford skyline. The trails offer numerous benches along the way to take a rest if you need it, and there's a trail for every fitness level. My personal favorite game plan is to park at the Spring Street lot (where Spring Street intersects with Glen Road) and then take the pink or white (carriage path) trails (both around 2.5-3 miles or so round trip). The Spring Street parking area offers about 10 spots associated with Case Mountain (5 in the lot, and 5 delineated on the main road). However, right off Glen Road there's a large lot that doesn't seem to get used much that people park in when it's busy. The Spring Street lot also allows you to view the beautiful waterfall and get some really great pictures of it! You don't even need to walk on the trail to see this! The start of the trail from the Spring Street lot is a little steep, but paved so that can help with that. Once you get past the initial steepness, you can opt to hop on the pink trail (dirt path that windows through the woods), or remain on the white carriage path (generally paved and wider). Both will take you up to the Lookout Mt summit and through varied terrain and nature. Trails are easy to follow and well cared for. You can also check out the trail map if you want to customize and mix up your routes. Dogs are welcome here, on-leash is preferred, but you'll see some dogs off-leash on some of the less busy paths. Relaxing hike with many different variations to keep your interest!

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    Great trails, waterfalls, little streams. Enough parking. Beautiful views and nice woods. Love it.

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    Best trail around IMO with amazing views of Hartford. Not as good as wickham parks view but an awesome walk can't do you wrong.

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    I love hiking here. Also a good place to bike if you're looking for a challenge. Beautiful view of hartford at the top of the hill

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    This is a cute hike. Lots of different trails. The falls were pretty but not as impressive as I had expected.

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    A fun place to hike and get some exercise in Manchester. There are some beautiful views from the top. This is an easy hike.

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    This place is great. So many trails here. Hiking, mountainbiking, geocaching, you name it.

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    Talcott Mountain State Park - View from lookout

    Talcott Mountain State Park

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    A park with a spectacular view!…read more Talcott Mountain State Park is a 574-acre park located in Simsbury. Parking was spacious. The trail to the Heublein Tower is 1.25-miles long. The Tower can be seen from various parts of the state. It's a beautiful, white, 165-foot high tower with 360 degrees view. The trail was wide and on gravel. There was recent heavy rains so some of the trails had some washout. The hike was mostly up hill with some flat areas; I'd say it's moderate but it was a little bit more challenging for me because I was baby-wearing my child. My toddler did great on it. There were a couple of benches and logs to sit on along the way; pet waste receptacles were seen. My only qualm were the bugs, so don't forget bug spray like we did. Once we got to the top, there were a couple of porta potties and a kiosk. The view of the tower up close was exhilarating, so much history. There was an informational movie on in the garage with benches. There was a huge picnic pavilion and picnic tables throughout; a giant BBQ pit and another small one. The Heublein Tower was beautiful and built in 1914; it can withstand 100-mph winds. The staircases going up and down were meant to be one way; this was a great way to reduce pedestrian congestion and a fire hazard. There were historic relics and rooms decorated the way it was back in the day. Informational signage throughout the space. The tower used to be the summer home for Gilbert Heublein; a successful businessman whose company acquired Smirnoff Vodka and A1 Steak Sauce. The view from the ballroom was amazing and breathtaking. They had signs showing what we can see based on the direction. The hike back down the trail was easier, becareful though, some of the gravel were slippery and I saw a kid fall. Overall, a great hike and the view was worth it!

    Amazing and easy hike with the gals. The view is amazing from the top. It is a great hike to chat…read morewith people and too far from Hartford

    Hockanum River Hiking Trail - Hochanum River

    Hockanum River Hiking Trail

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    "Why so unforgiving and why so cold Been a long time…read morecrossing the bridge of sighs" (Robin Trower -Bridge of Sighs) I subscribe to e-mails from "Only in Your State". They're a web service that spotlights oddities, curiosities, and attractions across the Nutmeg State. When they recently posted about a 100-foot long rope bridge somewhere between Vernon and Ellington, well how can you blame me for instantly wanting to go check it out? It turned out that finding it was pretty difficult. I did some research and learned that the bridge is part of the Hockanum River Trail, a loose collection of disjointed trail sections that frustrates even experienced hikers, which we most definitely are not. At first, I thought the bridge was in Ellington, so we found the Ellington trailhead near Windemere Avenue last week, walked around quite a bit, but couldn't find the damn bridge. So, I wrote to Steve Wood, whose name I found on a lot of hiking blogs and asked him for help on how to find that bridge. He wrote back and said, "don't feel bad - the Hockanum River Trail is a mysterious mistress". He sent me a map which directed me to a parking lot on Windsorville Road in Vernon, more or less between Penfield Avenue and Franklin Street. It took us a while to figure out that the bridge was on the opposite side of Windsorville, so you have to walk across the street to get there. We originally went the wrong way and between the mud and bugs, we luckily bailed before the conditions became intolerable. But when we corrected our mistake and found the bridge, it was worth every minute of our fruitless hikes. The David Smith Bridge (named after Vernon Town Engineer David Smith) is a 100-foot suspension bridge across the Hockanum River connecting the Vernon and Ellington sections of the Hockanum River Trail. I've never seen, let alone walked, on anything like it in my life. Walking across that bridge and feeling it sway slightly back and forth was one very cool experience.

    This is a very small trail on the right, near the cross roads of Rt.83 down a ways on Dart Hill Rd…read moreheading toward Thrall Rd. Vernon. The trail facilitates a nice easy nature walk, especially if you have smaller children in tow. There are plenty of species of birds and assorted wildlife along this section of the Hockanum River, providing interesting opportunities for children to observe, discuss and learn about nature's habitat. The Trail is not much more than a mile round-trip from the parking lot but it does provide wonderful scenic beauty smack dab in the midst of a residential area. HRPT is very unique and I consider it to be a hidden gem in this section of Vernon.

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    Blackledge Falls

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    Backledge Falls is an 80-acre park with hiking trails, a pond, and yes...a waterfall. You'll find…read moreit on Route 93 (Hebron Ave) just on the Glastonbury side of the Glastonbury-Hebron line. There's a small parking lot at the trailhead. The trail is rather thin and has an extraordinary number of rocks and tree roots, so you really have to keep your head down and watch where you're going. Streams crisscross the park, so that explains why we found three small wooden bridges to help us navigate the wetlands. Two of those bridges had no railing, and one (a Boy Scout project) had a nice Trex railing, but just on one side. It was 81 degrees yesterday, but the high tree cover kept direct sunshine off of us for pretty much our whole time out there. There are some pretty steep inclines that had me huffing and puffing and thank the lord we had our hiking poles for balance and leverage. We walked most of the Blue and White trail, which is marked, but the paint is fading and in need of a refresh. We met around half a dozen groups of hikers, and each group was nicer and friendlier than the one before.

    It was a beautiful late November day and perfect for a hike. Blackledge Falls is right in town…read morethough I've only been one other time after a snowfall. The hike is fairly easy with a small incline but a lot of small rocks on the "blue-white". As it was November, leaves covered the trail and made some spots slippery. The falls themselves were disappointing ... more like a dribble than a falls but it was still a nice walk in the woods. Perhaps springtime after the thaw is the better time to come if seeing a waterfall is your goal.

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