Beth Lapin

A series of short trails cover this 50-acre park that hugs the Connecticut River and protects part of Holland Brook.

Descriptions, maps, and directions: https://www.glastonburyct.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/70/180

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.

A multi-preserve and trail complex that includes almost 500 acres and more than 6 miles of trails, this area covers woodlands, wetlands, and a lovely overlook of Selden Creek.

Descriptions, maps, and directions: https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Hadlyme-Hills-SeldRavBHWEB081022.pdf

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.

This 132-acre preserve of the Killingworth Land Trust has a variety of trails, all well marked.

This month (March) the Sugarhouse is open for tours and hard working volunteers are doing a variety of jobs while syrup is boiling away. Syrup sale starting Saturday 3/8/25 at 10am.

Descriptions, maps, and directions: https://parmeleefarm.org/trails/

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.