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Bradley Mountain Farm, Central Connecticut

Hiking in Connecticut: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Connecticut, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 9 trails in 2 regions.

By François Dumaine

Bradley Mountain Farm, Central Connecticut · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Connecticut?

The regions in Connecticut

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Zoar Trail

Need a first pick?

Our selection of 9 hikes in Connecticut.

  1. 1Bradley Mountain Farm
  2. 2Valley Falls Park
  3. 3Blue Trail Range
See our Top 9 hikes in Connecticut

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Connecticut?

3 of our 9 trails are rated easy; Central Connecticut (3) have the most. For a first trail: Bradley Mountain Farm (3.2 km, 1 hr 15 min) and Valley Falls Park (2.4 km, 1 hr 15 min).

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 1 trails and not allowed on 0; for 8, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Central Connecticut (6 trails) and Western Connecticut (3 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.