My favorite Connecticut hiking trails

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I may not be a fan of bugs but nothing outweighs sunshine and fresh air on a good hike. Every year I feel like hiking season starts and ends so fast especially when the New England cold frost arrives. This doesn’t stop others but this brings my participation to a screeching halt. I definitely have a temperature cut off. LOL

Ct has quite a nice mix dirt and paved trails. Might sound corny but my favorite ones have a stone castle or tower at the top of the hike, this is my reward. LOL Here's a list of my favorite places to hike and make sure to let me know if you've explored these hidden CT gems! Next year I will make it my mission to explore the hiking trails outside my area. If you have any recommendations let me know in the comment section!

Talcott Mountain
Simsbury, CT
Length: 2.5 miles
Difficulty Rating: Easy/intermediate

Hubbard Park
Meriden, CT
Length: 2.8-miles
Difficulty Rating: Easy/intermediate

Gillette Castle State Park
East Haddam, Ct
Length: 2.2 miles
Difficulty Rating: Easy/Intermediate 

Sleeping Giant Tower Trail
Hamden, Ct
Length: 3.1miles
Difficulty Rating: Easy/Intermediate 

West Hartford Reservoir 
West Hartford, Ct
Length: 1.2 miles
Difficulty Rating: Easy

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