"Because something is happening here but you don't know what it is…read moreDo you, Mr. Jones?" (Bob Dylan) I've had the Jones Mountain Preserve bookmarked for quite a while and with yesterday's nice weather we finally made it over. There were a few open spots in the small parking lot, but by the time we left the cars were lined up single file along the side of the road. The forested area really is gorgeous with streams and wood bridges and big boulders and blankets of green moss everywhere. But we also found it to be treacherous to walk on -too many slippery rocks and slippery patches of leaves and too many trees on the path. Even with our walking sticks it was very difficult. We aren't the most experienced hikers in the world and I'm certainly not in primo shape, so although the scenery was breathtaking, the experience was not. We worked our way up to the Red Trail but soon after we hit it, we decided to call it a day, made a U Turn and slowly and carefully inched our way back down. From everything I've read we missed out on the great sites further ahead on the looped trail - a carriage house, a stone bridge, and an overlook with a fantastic view. But none of that was in the cards for us, we were just happy to get back to the car without a sprained ankle or muddy clothes from taking a tumble- which I almost did sliding on a carpet of wet leaves.

A great area for a quick hike that offers many nature scenic viewpoints and quaint trails. There…read moreare many stone walls throughout the hike with wood bridges (photo), a small pond and a scenic viewing area. Take the red dot trail for a longer route to see the fore mentioned areas, with a moderate incline. Parking is at the trail head and should accommodate 7 vehicles but there is overflow along the road. The most important warning is to stay on the trail, since the area borders a private hunting club. However don't let this deter your visit, since Jones Mountain trails offer a great opportunity to visit nature in a lightly trafficked area.

5 stars for the magnificent beauty. I had to deduct a star because the paved trail was closed. It…read morelooks like an awesome trail but I think it's closed due to hazardous water conditions based on the sign. There are three parking lots total. However, there are no sidewalks across the dam. You can walk on the grassy part of the dam, it is high and there are no railings; you can either fall into the street or down the dam face, which would probably hurt a little lol. If you bring small children, hold onto their hands. So many people are there on a nice day to gaze at the wonderful views of the reservoir and hills. Now please open up the trails, it would be an awesome place to take a walk in nature.

Picturesque, bucolic atmosphere. Limited parking areas on both sides. Today, with full sun and…read morecloudless skies, absolutely beautiful. I imagine during any type of weather, it's beautiful. Makes me want to take up painting.

If you're looking for an easy paved trail, this is the one. The trail is wide and goes around the…read morereservoir. Many joggers, walkers, dog walkers, and people pushing strollers. Dogs on a leash are allowed, it's wheelchair accessible, and kid friendly. If you bring your dog, signs says to pick up after them. The Nepaug dam has a beautiful waterfall with serene sounds. It was built between 1914 to 1916 and created the 951 acre reservoir about 35 feet deep. There is a parking lot; on nice weekend days, it does get full. Overall, it's one of my favorite trails because I can take a stroller/wagon to lug my babies. Also, the view is amazing!

One of the good things that happened to us from the Pandemic was it got us out of the house on…read moreweekends to visit so many of the parks and hiking trails in our area we had never visited before. We must have hit 30 different venues in 2020, and we started 2021 by visiting another new place that turned out to be a terrific find. The Nepaug Reservoir Trail is a mile long and is wide, paved, flat and about as easy to walk on as any trail we have visited. We parked at the main parking lot on Route 202, walked through a chain link gate, and found the start of the trail to begin our scenic walk around the reservoir and across the historic 100-year old Nepaug Dam. The 600-foot long dam has a concrete spillway in its center. The spillway is over 100 feet tall and is quite spectacular. The trail around the dam has a few cutouts that serve as observation platforms to take you out over the top of the dam. You will love the view ! We saw quite a variety of folks out there today -young families with strollers, couples of every age, joggers, lots of leashed dogs, and even a few hoverboard operators. What a great way to kick off the New Year.

A short walk from the parking area (equipped w an outhouse). Very well constructed stone and…read morewooden steps / stairways going gradually downhill. Hand railings help. Both upper and lower falls not very forceful in the dog days of summer, especially w little recent rain. Probably a better time to visit is spring. Still, very scenic and well shaded on a hot summer day. And there are many opportunities to cool off in the babbling brook! Note approx 130 steps total, broken off in sections. Not really handicapped accessible.

A gorgeous place to go for a hike, swim or picnic. It is free to enter, has free parking and a…read moreporto potty. The trails are clean. When I went there was a steady stream of people. I saw two small waterfalls. I enjoyed getting my fill for the day of nature here.

Crystal-clear water + sunny spring day = perfect hike…read more Spent a beautiful spring sunny day at Wadsworth Falls State Park, and it did not disappoint. I took so many pictures of the clear river. It's seriously that stunning. The swimming water vanished. We hiked the Wadsworth Falls Loop (3.6 miles, easy, great waterfall views) and also checked out part of the Main Trail. Trails were in good shape; just a little mud here and there, but totally manageable. Bonus tips from my visit: · Dogs welcome on leash · Free for CT-registered cars; $10-15 for out-of-state · Restrooms, parking, and picnic tables available · Get there early on a sunny day to beat the crowds If you love clear water, peaceful forest walks, and two distinct waterfalls, don't miss this spot. Already planning to come back with an all-terrain wheelchair for a friend (you can reserve one in advance). Would I go again? 100%.

Gorgeous gorges! Although this park has ample signage against swimming, the Coginchaug River is…read morelovely on the eyes and ears, and being centrally located, Wadsworth Falls is a great local escape. If you have the right footwear in winter, it's a place for a rewarding hike! Boots and grips and the occasional side stepping is good for your winter trip. Mind the tracks, or crews tending the still in-use tracks, then enjoy the lovely views of multiple waterfalls, some frosted over, but water audibly rushing beneath the ice. Starting out, we didn't see the blue trail marked on the yellow and orange junction map, but the trails were well-marked with vertical tree blazes, so if you take the orange, yellow, or blue trails, you should be in good shape. If you don't have the time for a decent hike and just need a restful stop, large falls are just below the parking lot (those no access signs on the trails don't kid!). All year, enjoy! There are zero facilities here, and the only amenities appear to be accessible recreation and a dog waste station beneath the parking lot, but you aren't in the middle of nowhere. Pack in, pack out, and enjoy as much or little woods as you like, and enjoy the peaceful sounds and sights of the many falls.

The name Satan's Kingdom was given to this area in the 1870s by railroad construction workers,…read morebecause it was difficult to accomplish. This small one-acre park is located in New Hartford on route 44. There is a huge parking lot and a couple of spots to unload your tube, kayak, or canoe. The park is open 8 am until sunset. There is no swimming and alcohol allowed. There are trails connected to Nepaug State Forest and Tunxis Trail. The trails are near the bridge. The vendor, Farmington River Tubing, rents out tubes as well as provides transportation. They will pick people up from the end point and bring people back to the starting point. There are three sets of rapids on the 2.5 mile trip. You can also bring your own tube for free but make sure to have a ride to bring you back. Overall, a cool spot to access the river and I can't wait to go tubing and canoeing on it.

There are trails, and kayak rentals . Fun spot. I've been there a few times. Nature is always…read moremy go-to

This 3059-acres Connecticut State Forest is located in Barkhamsted and was established in 1924. The…read moreroads, trails, and museum was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The museum was built in 1935 and is considered historic. There are about 10 miles of blazed trails. American Legion State Forest is on the west branch of the Farmington River while Peoples State Forest is on the opposite side. Popular activities include canoeing/kayaking, hiking, camping, and snowmobiling. There are many entrances since this place is so large. Waze took me to a side entrance which led me to the Beaver Brook Recreation Area. There were two parking areas that probably can fit 4 vehicles. I saw a picnic area by the brook. The very bumpy dirt road led me to a wooden bridge near the recreation area and I decided to park there since there were cars parked there. I walked by a snowmobiling trail which was cool to see even though it's not winter yet; I'm sure you can walk on that trail in the warmer months. I walked up the dirt road and found a blue and orange blazed trail which was a boardwalk. The boardwalk was nicely maintained some spots were buggy. I got to the end of the boardwalk and walked back to the car. I drove around the place and there were more trails and a museum. I look forward to going back to hike some more trails, loved what I saw though!

Beautiful and well maintained. All trails are easy to moderate. FALPS has added some great trails…read morerecently.

Hidden gem alert!…read more This waterfall is located in the Mclean Game Refuge. It's about 18-20 ft high. The best time to see it is after it rains and in the spring. Based on AllTrails, the easiest way to get there is off Simsbury Road and Broad Hill Road. That is about a 0.7 one way hike to the falls. I parked at the other end of Broad Hill Road and Cone Mountain. It's definitely the longer way but the trail was nice and flat; it's an old dirt road. I parked on the street. On the other entrance, I read that it can fit about 4 cars. It was a nice walk to the falls maybe about a mile one way. The falls was roaring today (April 29, 2026). I saw a few people walking and even a person on a horse. It's a nice waterfall and definitely worth a visit!

This waterfall is a little hard to find but normally worth the effort. I say "normally" because…read morewhen we have had lots of rain and snow it is a beautiful roaring waterfall. But during my visit Sunday it was a skinny waterfall due to our dryer weather. It's a little hard to find. There isn't an official parking lot just a link fence. It's part of the McClean Game Wildlife Refuge. After following the gravel trail for about 20 minutes, which really used to be Broad Hill Road before this portion of the road was closed, you reach a small unofficial bridge where the falls are and have to bushwhack yourself to the base to have the best view,

The playground fits into the park perfectly...a tree house and more…read more... Provided by Premier Park & Play from Newton, MA

"Sunrise, sunrise I see we made it through another day"…read more(Norah Jones) A definite 5-Star experience. Sunrise Park is beautiful. It has 134-acres of woods and trails circling gorgeous White Pond. Besides the hiking trail around the lake, we saw a playscape, canoeing/kayaking facilities, fishing areas, a beach with a lifeguard chair, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, benches, dozens of grills and picnic tables, a pavilion, a clubhouse, and two swimming areas - one for people and one for dogs. How's that for recreational variety? Our walk around the lake was scenic and tranquil, with one gorgeous view after another. The terrain is mostly flat and clear, with the occasional tree root or rock and a muddy patch here and there. It was a totally enjoyable way to kick off a Friday morning.

Burlington Falls is a horse tail 15 ft drop waterfall in Burlington, CT. The trail is less than 0.1…read moremile one way; it's very short and sweet. You can see the waterfall from the street too. I am a fan of waterfalls, so I had to check it out. It is private property and you can't swim in it. It's just amazing to view, I gave it 4 stars because it's not the most grandest waterfall but still worth a visit.