A gem of a park, Machimoodus has four and a half miles of trails that cover its 300 acres. Views of Salmon Cove (and the Connecticut River in the distance) are stunning. Wildlife is abundant and bald eagles are sometimes seen, along with fairy villages!
Descriptions, maps, and directions: https://ctparks.com/parks/machimoodus-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.
Beth Lapin 
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