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Housatonic State Forest Approaching Deans Ravine © Angela Hansen
This is what the terrain looks like as you approach the Deans Ravine waterfall.
Kent Falls State Park Lower Falls Pool Driftwood © Craig Szwed
Driftwood and stream on far side of lower pool at Kent Falls State Park.
Lovers Leap State Park © Doug Kerr / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Lovers Leap State Park - Connecticut
Lovers Leap State Park © Jllm06 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Path to Lovers Leap Bridge in Lovers Leap State Park
American Legion State Forest Farmington Canal Heritage Trail © Louis Galgano
Canal under bridge
Housatonic State Forest Approaching Deans Ravine © Angela Hansen
This is what the terrain looks like as you approach the Deans Ravine waterfall.
Bolton Notch State Park Stepping into nature © Angela Hansen
Children play on one of the parks many paths, where it crosses under a freeway
Kent Falls State Park Lower Falls Pool Driftwood © Craig Szwed
Driftwood and stream on far side of lower pool at Kent Falls State Park.
Lovers Leap State Park © Doug Kerr / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Lovers Leap State Park - Connecticut
Wadsworth Falls State Park Wadsworth Falls © Haridas Pachuveetil
Chatfield Hollow State Park Covered bridge in Chatfield Hollow State Park © Angela Hansen
A classic, tranquil New England stream, complete with covered bridge
Wadsworth Falls State Park Root © Haridas Pachuveetil
An interesting shaped root found on the main trail in the Wadsworth Falls state park.
Gillette Castle State Park Gillette Castle © Louis Galgano
Grand Central Station
Harkness Memorial State Park Japanse Maple Hideaway © Robin McMenamin
The lines and the curvature of this tree is an example of how beauty lies in the imperfect. This tree never runs out of shapes. When it is covered in the summer, it is a perfect hideaway spot. Also, you can pay respects to the animals that once resided on these grounds.
Hopeville Pond State Park Peaceful Morning © william hernandez
Hopeville Pond State Park. Peaceful Morning
Lovers Leap State Park © Jllm06 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Path to Lovers Leap Bridge in Lovers Leap State Park
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Connecticut's Litchfield Hills Region Parks

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State Forests
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Metro and City Parks
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State Recreation Area
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State Parks
Parks in this region are near these Connecticut Cities (click city name to see parks within 25 miles)
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NEW MILFORD
Above All State Park
Above All State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area located in the town of Warren, Connecticut. The only park amenities are informal trails not maintained.........more >
Algonquin State Forest
Algonquin State Forest began as 92 acres in 1937, and has grown to a size of 2,545 acres today. The forest consists of several parcels in the towns of Colebrook and Winchester. The largest piece of the forest is along Sandy Brook in Colebrook. Most of the early acquisitions of Algonquin State Forest ........more >
American Legion State Forest
Established in 1925 to protect the streamflow at the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau and Manitowish Rivers, the Northern-Highland American Legion NHAL State Forest occupies more than 222,000 acres. This is the largest state property in Wisconsin and the most visited. Over two million visitors ........more >
Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument
The Beckley Iron Furnace once produced iron for the manufacture of railroad car wheels. It is Connecticut's best preserved example of a technology that has long since vanished. The structure is part of the National Register of Historic Places. Iron making had been a local industry that for 150 years ........more >
Black Rock State Park
Black Rock offers excellent swimming, hiking, scenic views, and Indian legend all tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands.........more >
Burr Pond State Park
Gail Borden, discoverer of the process of milk preservation by evaporation and condensation, built the world's first condensed milk factory here, in 1857. The new milk product proved to be of great value, particularly to the Union Army during the Civil War. Fire destroyed the mill in 1877. Parking ........more >
Camp Columbia State Park
Camp Columbia State Historic Park is one of Connecticut DEP's most recent park acquisitions. As such its public access and recreational opportunities are still being developed. Change has been the constant throughout the 100 year history of this piece of countryside. Where once a shared landscape ........more >
Campbell Falls State Park
Visit a Connecticut State Park or Forest and explore the wealth of diverse natural areas and unique features that will make your experience memorable.........more >
Dennis Hill State Park
Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for panoramic views reaching as far away as New Hampshire. Fall foliage season makes Dennis Hill an autumn wonderland.........more >
George C Waldo State Park
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Haystack Mountain State Park
Travel the twisting mountain road or hike the rugged trail to the top, either way you will be astounded at the beauty of mountain laurel in June and the spectacular colors of foliage in the fall.........more >
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on trout and bass.........more >
Housatonic State Forest
Housatonic State Forest consists of nearly 10,000 acres in 5 towns. It is the only Connecticut state forest containing part of the world-famous Appalachian Trail AT. This trail runs for over 2,100 miles, from Georgia to Maine. More than 3,000 acres of original purchases for the state forest were ........more >
Humaston Brook State Park
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Kent Falls State Park
Wander across the covered bridge, hike the falls, and feel the mist on your face as water cascades 250' down on its way to joining the Housatonic River.........more >
Lake Waramaug State Park
Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the unrippled lake surface, the park becomes a mecca for sightseers and photographers.........more >
Lovers Leap State Park
Trails through the park will lead the walker through centuries of land-use history. Heading northeast from the parking lot the trail utilizes the 1895 Berlin Iron Bridge, one of five remaining in Connecticut, to cross the Housatonic River. Across the bridge the Lovers Leap Trail heads southeast 1,200 ........more >
Macedonia Brook State Park
Hike the Blue Trail across Cobble Mountain and other peaks for outstanding views of the Catskill and Taconic mountains which offer splendid foliage viewing.........more >
Mattatuck State Forest
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Mohawk State Forest
A clear, cold river cascades through Mohawk Trail State Forest along a rocky streambed. One of the most scenic woodland areas in Massachusetts, the state forest offers visitors a taste of real wilderness in a rustic setting. Over 6,000 acres of mountain ridges, deep gorges and tall old-growth trees ........more >
Mount Bushnell State Park
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Mount Tom State Park
Go swimming and have a picnic at Mount Tom, then hike the trail to the stone lookout tower for some memorable views.........more >
Nepaug State Forest
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Paugnut State Forest
Paugnut State Forest came into existence in 1929, when the State purchased 1127 acres. This purchase included a lookout tower that was established by the American Brass Company. Years ago, a series of towers were found throughout the state to serve the purpose of locating forest fires. Today, this tower, ........more >
Peoples State Forest
Four season fun can be found at American Legion/Peoples State Forests which offer the region's finest fishing, hunting and winter sporting activities nestled amid the wooded splendor.........more >
Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area
Activities Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing Services Public Canoe/Kayak/Tube Launch Area, Vendor on site for tubing rentals. Location From the junction of Route 202 and Route 44 in Canton, follow Route 44 west 2.6 miles to the Forest entrance on the right. Fee There is no parking fee at ........more >
Wyantenock State Forest
Wyantenock State Forest is one of the best-kept secrets of Litchfield County The forest consists of over 4,000 acres scattered among nine different parcels of land, spread throughout the towns of Warren, Kent and Cornwall. Many of these blocks of forest have little or no public access and Wyantenock ........more >
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