This Connecticut State Park Features Several Scenic Trails With Beautiful Overlooks
By Lisa Sammons|Published November 18, 2021
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
There’s plenty of stuff to do indoors, but if you’re an explorer itching for adventure, you may find yourself looking for some outside escapades. Lucky for you, there are so many great parks and trails in Connecticut. Our 139 state parks are such a delight to explore. We may be a small state, but we’ve got mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and places to hike. You’ll never run out of things to do here. One of our favorite fun-filled parks is the beautiful Talcott Mountain State Park in Simsbury. With 574 acres of pristine wilderness, there’s so much to see, and the views here are some of the best in the state.
The state park has a few different trails of varying lengths and difficulties. One thing they all have in common is their stunning beauty.
This majestic building was a summer home for a wealthy couple. The tower was completed in 1914 and boasted the Connecticut's first residential elevator (which was later removed). Public access was granted in 1974, and the tower now sees more than 130,000 visitors a year.
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At 165 feet high, Heublin Tower grants quite the view!
The four trails range from the 2.5-mile Talcott Mountain Trail (blazed yellow) to the 8.6-mile Metacomet Trail. Choose your path based on your fitness level and hiking experience.