CTMQ’s Guide to Barkhamsted

Everything Barkhamsted

I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Barkhamsted CTMQ-style… as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. After all, that is the ultimate goal of CTMQ.

What do you know about the town most famous for its reservoir? You can scroll down for my list of things to do in town. Or, as always, you can click on the town’s tag to see what I’ve done.

If I’ve missed anything in town or if anything has closed or changed, please let me know.

All The CTMQ Barkhamsted Stuff

Links take you to my reports.

Museums

Center School Schoolhouse
Hitchcock Museum (RIP)
Peoples State Forest Nature Museum
Peter Greenwood Glass Blowing Studio
Squire’s Tavern

Hikes

American Legion & Peoples State Forests – Intro

Henry Buck Trail (2016 with the boys)
American Legion State Forest (2007)
Peoples State Forest

Enders State Forest
Tunxis State Forest

CFPA’s Tunxis Trail – Intro

Section 4: Route 44 to Route 219
Section 5: Route 219 to Northern Terminus (Pell Road Hiker Lot)

Food & Drink

Black Helmet Brewing (Possible future brewery)

Looking for your favorite restaurant? Here is an explanation as to why it’s not here.

Everything Else

CT Freedom Trail: Barkhamsted Lighthouse
A visit to the Barkhamsted Lighthouse
Saville Dam
Indian Council Caves
Falls Cut-Off Trail Cascades
Farmington River Level Gauge
Whittemore Atlantic Salmon Holding Facility (RIP)
Pleasant Valley Drive-In
The Old Riverton Inn
Book Review: Barkhamsted Lighthouse

Completion Celebration Meal & Barkhamsted Wrap-Up

The Log House Restaurant