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CTMQ > Hikes, Bikes & Paddles > State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites

Nathan Hale NAP

September 28, 2021 by Steve Leave a Comment

A Sleeper Nathan Hale NAP in Nathan Hale State Forest Andover & Coventry The only reason I'm writing a few words about this place is because finding most of the state's Natural Area Preserves is a lifelong treasure hunt. Except there's almost never any sort of reward for finding one. They are often "hidden" in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: Andover, Coventry, nathan hale state forest, natural area preserve, Tolland County

Nathan Hale State Forest

September 27, 2021 by Steve Leave a Comment

For Next Time Someone Tells You to Get Lost Nathan Hale State Forest Trails, Andover & Coventry September 2021 I only regret that I have but one hike to give for this forest. Okay, I could probably go back and do more, but then my hackneyed rephrasing of state hero Nathan Hale's famous last words would make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, New Post, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: Andover, Coventry, nathan hale state forest, Tolland County

Air Line State Park Trail: Section 2

September 23, 2021 by Steve Leave a Comment

Putting the Quiet in the Corner Route 97, Pomfret to Hop River State Park Trail, Windham (~14 miles) August 2021 If you'd like to begin with my Section 1 through Thompson and Pomfret, here you are. (This is just a placeholder for now.) We'll pick up this section at the Route 97 crossing in Pomfret, although I'd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bike Trails, Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, New Post, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: air line state park, Calvin, chaplin, cycling, Hampton, James L. Goodwin State Forest, Natchaug State Forest, Pomfret, rails-to-trails, Windham, Windham County

Bishop Swamp WMA

September 20, 2021 by Steve 1 Comment

The Long Road Home Bishop Swamp Wildlife Management Area, Andover September 2021 Here's the deal: You never know what you're going to get with our state's Wildlife Management Areas. There's the singularly fantastic Sessions Woods in Burlington, then there are several that provide a nice little hike, then are those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, New Post, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: Andover, State WMA, Tolland County

Natchaug Trail: Section 2

July 22, 2021 by Steve 1 Comment

Section 2: Still NatCHUGGING Along 10 miles, Eastford, Chaplin, & Hampton July 2017 What a thing... splitting this trail into two hikes; the first in single-digit temperatures in March and this one in the heat of mid-July. I guess that's not really a very interesting thing, as I've done that plenty of times. You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFPA Hikes, Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, New Post, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: chaplin, Eastford, Hampton, James L. Goodwin State Forest, Natchaug State Forest, natchaug trail, nathaniel Lyon Memorial State Park, Windham County

Nepaug Dam & Reservoir Trails

July 13, 2021 by Steve 4 Comments

Damn! Nepaug Dam & Reservoir Trails, Burlington, Canton, & New Hartford December 2020 My favorite fact about this property is that the main paved path here used to be a road open to vehicular traffic. I don't know when this was changed, but I'm pretty sure it was in my lifetime. Yes, Torrington Avenue used to veer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, New Post, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites, Towers, Bridges, Forts, Tunnels, Roads, Canals, Dams, Fishways, Airports, & Ferries, Town Land Hikes Tagged With: Burlington, Canals and Dams, Canton, Hartford County, Litchfield County, New Hartford

Auer Farm

April 8, 2021 by Steve 1 Comment

All Things Auer Farm Bloomfield Auer Farm is referred to as "Auerfarm" just as often as "Auer Farm". I don't know which is more correct, so you'll see it both ways on the various pages I've written about various aspects of the park and farm. And oh, there are several pages - enough to warrant this page. If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites, Town Land Hikes Tagged With: auer farm, Bloomfield, Hartford County

Bolton Notch State Park Trails (South)

February 25, 2021 by Steve 2 Comments

Fudge 2020 Bolton Notch State Park Trails (South), Bolton October 2020 Li'l ol' Bolton Notch State Park. With its horrible access road and graffiti covered rock outcrops... is, dare I say, awesome? Yes, it's awesome. It is a hub for so many things! Two lengthy multi-use trails - one which is a state park that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, New Post, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: Bolton, bolton notch state park, Calvin, Great Views, Hikes with my Boys, Tolland County

Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park (North)

February 13, 2021 by Steve Leave a Comment

Route Canal Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park, Suffield November 2017 This path follows the route of the canal and... route canal?! C'mon, give me some love for the title above. Although a walk or ride along the full length of this state park trail isn't quite as painful as the dental procedure, it's had its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, New Post, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites, Towers, Bridges, Forts, Tunnels, Roads, Canals, Dams, Fishways, Airports, & Ferries Tagged With: Calvin, Canals and Dams, Hartford County, Hikes with my Boys, Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park, windsor suffield

Nathan Hale State Forest Intro

February 8, 2021 by Steve Leave a Comment

Nathan Hale State Forest Andover & Coventry As with many state forests, there's no clear trail guide to help us navigate the place. There are a bunch of mountain bike trails, old woods roads, horse trails, and deer trails. A few trail maps exist, but they are a bit sketchy. Which, let's be honest, makes any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: Andover, Coventry, nathan hale state forest, Tolland County

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