A Walk Through the Valley of the Falls Multiple Trails, Vernon April 2010 & December 2023 Valley Falls Park is a hub. It's a great jumping off point for tons of hikes and bike rides. This page is almost exclusively about the park trails maintained by the town of Vernon. It won't delve into the Shenipsit Trail or … [Read more...]
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Bulkley Park
Bulkley's Treasure of Bulky Trees Bulkley Park, Rocky Hill December 2023 This sounds weird to say about this patch of woods surrounded on all three inhabitable sides by dense housing, but this 24-acre park along the abandoned Connecticut Valley Railroad has remained untouched for a century; ever since Joseph E. … [Read more...]
Taine Mountain Trails
I AtTAINEd Taine MounTAINE (Twice) Taine Mountain Preserve, Farmington February 2024 This page desscribes the Taine Mountain Trails in Farmington. If you are looking for the Taine Mountain Preserve Trails in Burlington, go here. As I was heading out for this quick hike, I told my wife, "I'm going to Taine … [Read more...]
Strong Family Farm Pastures
Farmers are Strong Strong Family Farm Pastures, Vernon December 2023 This isn't a trail to go and hike in order to hike a good trail. No. It's a spot to go to appreciate the history of place. The trail, such as it is, is merely a vehicle to set you on that path. When Norman Strong died in 2010 the … [Read more...]
Bald Mountain Preserve
Falling Into Winter Past an Old Spring in Somers Northern Connecticut Land Trust: Bald Mountain Preserve, Somers December 2023 Bald Mountain in Somers, the highest point in the town and the highest point along the Connecticut River Valley in the state, is worth your time. No, not because it's the highest point in … [Read more...]
Somersville Mill Trail
Late Fall in Somers Somersville Mill Trail, Enfield & Somers November 2023 My wife has asked me on occasion if I remember every trail I hike for this website. For years, I'd confidently answer "yes." In fact, my hubris was so great that I would claim that I'd know on which trail any given picture was taken. … [Read more...]
Frederick White Farm Trails
White Farm, Brown Socks Frederick White Farm Trails, Durham November 2023 I like a good farm hike. I really like a good farm hike when the trails are well maintained. At the White Farm in Durham, the town does the best they can with what they have. They certainly can't help that many of the trails are … [Read more...]
IAIS Trails
I IS what I AM Washington April 2019 The Institute for American Indian Studies has nature trails. Not extensive nature trails, but they have trails. Mapped and blazed trails. And that means they get a page unto themselves here on CTMQ. The Institute for American Indian Studies has a FAQ section on their … [Read more...]
Panthorn Park
Sort of Sneaker'd Up On Me Panthorn Park, Southington October 2023 I've written before that I think "Panthorn" is just a cool name. And it coulda shoulda been the name of Southington. Samuel Woodruff, Southington's first white settler, moved from Farmington to the area then known as "Panthorne" that was settled in … [Read more...]
Mie’s Trail/I-Park Trails (Private)
Mie, Myself, and I-Park Mie's Trail/I-Park Trails, East Haddam November 2013 I-Park is a private preserve with several open houses during the year. Only walk these trails during those times. I-Park is awesome. I absolutely love it and highly encourage you to visit when they have their Open Houses. If and when … [Read more...]
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