What a great hiking adventure! There various trails to choose from, but all of the terrine tends to be flat. There are stairs in some locations, but I've found them to be near the waterfall and throughout various place in the trail There is a waterfall basin in the beginning of the trail in the parking lot. Various bridges and beautiful scenery. There are benches along the trails for a quick break or to watch nature and the wildlife. read more

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Enjoyed an amazing hike here! Plenty to see! There is a bunch of different trails you can pick from. Beautiful views of waterfalls. So much to see and do here definitely check this spot out! read more

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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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.

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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

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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. read more

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We had a great time! Waterfall is tight st entrance to the trails, and there are a lot of options for trails so you can have a unique adventure every time. Parking can be challenging on weekends or during other peak times, but when we went the lot was full and there were many other cars parked along the road, but we were able to have plenty of space to roam in peace and quiet. read more

ok, truth told, i saw another post on here for Case, so i figured.. love case mt, what a great day hike and just right around the corner. good for the kids, not too steep, great views, fresh air, rocks, what else could you want?! last time we went, remember that warm weekend in February, bad for the environment, great for a weekend outing, we got lost off a trail, i mean, how lost can you get really? we found the right trail and off we go up. parking is tricky as if its a nice day you figured to go for a hike, youre not alone, but 'street' parking wasnt too hard to find, its on the shoulder, so keep that in mind, but despite the signs, no worries for us parking while we hiked. skys the limit. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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

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! read more

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Absolutely loved our hike here today. My friend was visiting from Boston and wanted to do a light hike. Deciding on Case mountain since it's not too far from me and looked nice. It was very easy to get to and has 3 different lots to park at. We parked at the spring street lot as I read the white trail was easiest to pick up here. The first .25 to .5 mile is a steepish incline but then it opens up and you're at the summit. You have a couple choices for trails though. We ended up doing white and gray (by accident since we got a little lost). Depending what trail you walk, it'll take you past a nice little pond, waterfalls or an old cabin. The waterfalls were pretty dry but I think that's mostly due to the fact it hasn't rained much this summer. All in all we ended up hiking about 3.5 miles which was a nice little workout. It's a very peaceful area and it looks like not many people come here. I read online that it was mostly paved here so I came with regular sneakers. It is barely paved and has lots of rocks and dirt trails so plan accordingly. I plan on coming back with my trail sneakers to check out the pink and yellow trails next time. read more

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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.

Great local trail. A total of 10 miles, and 750feet above sea level -- it's more of a majestic hill than mountain, but still a local treasure. If you park on Spring Street, the first 1/2 mile can be steep for some, but levels out immediately after. Once you reach the top, the summit is actually Lookout Mountain, not Case Mountain - a common mistake I only recently learned about. On clear days, the lookout gives visitors a great view of Downtown Manchester and Downtown Hartford. If you're looking to relax, stretch, and/or have a picnic -- there are a number of benches and rock formations to hang out at too. There are 7 different blazed trails that include waterfalls, old stone walls and stairs, as well as a pond. There are 3 different parking lots: Spring St, Line St, and Case Pond. If you park at Case Pond lot, this actually allows you to start your hike alongside said pond which then brings you to the waterfalls before the climb to the summit. Parking can treacherous, I've seen dozens of cars being ticketed for improperly parking so, park responsibly! read more

Great local hiking trail. The primary hike is just about 3 miles and includes views of Hartford. I've hiked here several times with friends and family. The first .25 mile is all uphill and gets you breathing but, after it's an easy walk. Parking at the spring street entrance is tight at the trail head but many park on the street or in the lot off to the side and slightly uphill from the entrance. read more

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

Many well marked trails to walk, ride, run, and hike on! We parked at the Spring Street parking area next to the waterfall. May want to print a map before you head out, there were none left at the trailhead. Here's a link to it: http://www.mdogct.com/documents/Casemountainmap.pdf read more

I've been mountain biking case for 13 yrs, it had outstanding trails. You can get access to the trail from various point through out Manchester & Glastonbury. My favorite entry point is at the end of mountain road in Glastonbury & it happens to be where I live. read more

Not much to see in this mountain, thought there would be a nice big water fall; it was dry, no falls. This is not a mountain, it is more like a small hill. read more

This is a nice little afternoon hike location, or a place to bring kids or dogs. In general I don't love hiking on gravel, and the first stretch of this path is all gravel (it's not great for my bad ankle). But it's really pretty, and it's a nice easy hike if you're not looking for anything too difficult. Once you're further in, there are some additional side trail options, but if you just follow the main loop it's about 3.3 miles all the way around. Pretty dam next door and a nice little market across the street if you want picnic snacks. read more

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Great local hiking spot. We go hiking here on at least a weekly basis with our dog throughout the summer and fall. For longer day hikes, we pick up the Shenipsit Trail. It can definitely be buggy during the summer, especially the areas around Case Pond. The one caveat is that it is very easy to get lost here because the maps available at the park entrances are black-and-white copies of a color map, making it nearly impossible to distinguish the yellow trail from the pink trail from the white trail, etc. read more

Good call to my fellow yelpers. It had a very nice and shaded trail with many offshoots. It was a bit more of a climb than I though, but that is my fault for unestimating the mountain part in it's name I guess. If you take the long route you go right next to the pond, really nice. My only suggestion would be OFF! When me and my gf went we go eaten alive.. if there was a yelp for bugs I'm sure we would have gotten 5 stars. read more

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

Its one of those places that kind of takes you away from all your problems. For alittle awhile anyway. Went walking with the family on a sunday evening. We watched the beuatful sunset, stared at the water flowing down the dam, admired the wall stone that has there for ages and just relaed for a while. Nice way to end the weekned and spend time with the family. read more

My grandson likes to go to Lutz. I think it's expensive for the amount of time actually spent there. They always want $7 for me as well. It is hard to bring children there if parents need to pay too for supervising their own children! read more

Beautiful views. Love coming here. I was looking for a place this area with challenging trails and I think Case Mountain has that. I sometimes get a little lost on the trails, but not so bad that I can't find my way, just pay attention. I recommend to all and I think they didn't a great job with the revamp! read more