A gem of a 700+ acre state park, with miles of forest trails, beach access, fun boardwalk, and tunnels under the railroad, one of which crosses Bride Brook. See if you can find the flowering mountain laurel, our state flower, around mid-June.
Descriptions, maps, and directions: https://ctparks.com/parks/rocky-neck-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 