They have a great trail that goes along the water that it pretty flat it just has a lot of roots…read more The Meriden parks department did a goat walk there and I highly recommend following them to know when the next one is !

USE CAUTION! This trail resides along a steep cliff side (not the main trail area) and may not be…read morefor suitable for a beginner hiker. Dogs are welcome on leash. Oaths are uneven with roots poking through. Watch your step One of my favorite local parks where every season is beautiful! Well maintained and marked trails, fishing areas a free little book library and a path to the rock quarry if lucky to find! If you travel to the far end of the reservoir (main entry area next to trail map) you come to a nice opening along the reservoir. Venture a bit further along the pond to the furthest end of the water; Left brings you further into the woods and over the bridge brings you full loop around the reservoir

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.

Driving along 91 in through Middletown/ Crowell several years ago, I spied a lovely little…read morewaterfall in the woods along the highway. I never gave it much thought and always made it a point to search out this view driving this route. Fast forward to these crazy days of social distancing and taking rides to some of CT's hidden gems , we passed the falls , I pulled out my phone to see if they were noted on a map and we decided to try for a closer look! I grew up in Middletown and while the Westfield de ruin was almost another " town", I can't believe I'd never heard of these falls before. They are located off Miner St just after the golf course, with a small pull off for parking. The Falls are unmarked; no signage exists. A clear path is visible after the set of cement blockades. No more than 3-4 cars can park in the pull off. The path to the falls is flat but traprock covered with many exposed roots. The falls are not that far in. The main path leads to the top of the falls , while a second trail after the entrance to the left leads you down to the base of the falls and a great view! There were 3 waterfalls on this early April day! What a hidden gem! I look forward to returning when it's a little less bleak and gray and the tree foliage is out! Easy walk in to get a waterfall fix!

Ehh it was littered and underwhelming. Also far too busy for the size, there was poison ivy on the…read moretrail to get to the waterfall and at the base of the waterfall, and parking was not good. You have to parallel park on the edge of a non-level curve .... in a residential area. This wasn't for me and I don't recommend it and I believe the trails need some maintenance at the least. If you decide to follow the river down a little, you will be right underneath a busy highway. I also thought this was not nice and it contributed to my very low star rating. I would truly give 0 stars if I could.

A very nice park which hosts a car annually on a Memorial Day weekend or perhaps somewhere in late…read moreMay.

Nothing to see here park is very small the hiking trail goes around a small pond, I had a hard time…read morefinding parking spot.

To begin, you can forget the whole Plymouth Road thing, altogether. Follow Google maps and all you…read morewill end up doing is trespassing, while causing security conscious homeowners to squint at you through their living room windows, while jotting down what you are wearing at the time they see you. So, starting off at Spruce Brook Road, (keep a sharp eye out for the "park closes at sundown" sign, that looks like it's actually located in a private driveway) the blue blaze trail is initially well marked; but, that quickly changes as you progress. If you find yourself hiking down the middle of what seems to be a small stream, you're on track. Eventually, you reach dry ground, if only for a time, and the blue blazes reappear. The blue blaze trail intersects with the yellow, Berlin Land Trust trail; which is far better and more consistently marked; so, I chose to follow it, eventually reaching the summit, where again I connected to the blue trail. Along the way, there are moderately interesting views of crevassed, cliff faces and rock formations. All in all, this was not a remarkable hike, excepting the presence of the endangered Lady Slipper Orchid; so, keep an eye out, watch where you step, and by no means pick one if you see one. Be prepared for muddy, rocky, terrain.

Cool area. lots of places to lay low and relax. Biking is not a problem. The water is nice feeling…read moredue to a cold spring as well.

If you need breathtaking views especially this time of the year where the trees change color, this…read moreis the spot for you. There is more than one trail and if you have a map you can decide which trail to follow. If you are interested in just a walk around the lake the red trail would be perfect but if you are more interested in the view of the lake from higher up, then the blue to the orange trail, blue and blue to the red trail will get you there. The entire hike got us was about 3 miles. A simple hike that is good enough for a beginner. It had a steep hill and I was so out of breath going up but when you get to the top at the lookout point it was all worth it. The lake wasn't the cleanest as the water was green but there were still people fishing. A lot of picnic tables to sit, eat or hang out and a big parking lot with adequate space.

Loved coming here for the nature hike and exploring the grounds…read more Dogs are no longer allowed on the trails

This is a fun spot that's a little underwhelming in terms of the attractions. Part museum, part…read morepark, when we went it was covered in snow, so we only really were able to experience what's inside. It's $6, and small kids are free, which was an appropriate cost. You'll walk into a few small animals in exhibits - snakes, frogs, etc. - which are fun, and then get to the fossils and stuff. They have one of those topographical sand tables, which are fun for little ones (also saw some teens playing with it, so fun for all ages). They have a bunch of fossils, mostly fossilized footprints, and one mostly complete dinosaur specimen, as well as an impressive room that must've been 100 ft wide that shows tracks that different dinosaurs made over the eons. That part was very cool. But, it's a pretty small spot, and you can walk through it really quickly, probably in 15 mins or so if you're quick. We have a small kid, so we spent probably closer to an hour and ran through it a couple times. Ultimately, it was a good stop, but not something I'd really go out of my way to do again.

Stopped by to walk on this trail! Stopped byin broad daylight on a beautiful (early) October day…read moreand the leaves were beautiful. It was very peaceful except for the sound of gunshots. There are some signs posted - few hundred yards in on the trail and the sign indicated that there is shooting this time of year. I think it is only denser into the forest but beware if you intend to actually walk... At the very least please wear a neon vest or other bright colors! Shooting was incessant for the 20 ish minutes I was there. (Maybe a fluke but the sign kinda says no). Limited-ish parking but the actual CT forest and park office is closed right now for renovation. (Note for anyone who is trying to go to the office and not on the trails). There's ample parking near trailhead!

I was 20 mins in my hike and hear a door open AND shut! Nothing was around or flew away. I did some…read moreresearch afterwards and discovered their are birds that make creeking door noises but this wasn't the same noise I heard. So be aware of you end up going anyway! It was nice until I heard that.