Beth Lapin

Chatfield Hollow, a 412-acre wonderland, boasts 18 miles of trail, an easy to find covered bridge and water wheel, plus caves and a lot of history.

Descriptions, maps, and directions:  https://ctparks.com/parks/chatfield-hollow-state-park

REMEMBER: Follow basic hiking guidelines: Wear good shoes, bring water and simple first aid kit, plus a copy/phone photo of trail map. Check the weather ahead of time, if you go alone, let others know where/when you’re going. All participation is at your own risk. Find a nearby restaurant or ice cream shop to reward yourself after your hike!

HIKING HINTS is a program of the MIDDLETOWN CT REC office. Follow them on Facebook.