Beth Lapin

This 150+-acre preserve provides moderate to strenuous hiking. Mid-June is mountain laurel blossom time and Renee Smith has included this site, along with a few others, in her informative blog.

Descriptions, maps, and directions:https://www.oldlymelandtrust.org/upper-three-mile-river

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 300-acre preserve, located in Essex and Deep River, has multiple trails to cover the diversity of habitats included at this site. Trails are well-marked but tend to wind around each other, so be sure to take a copy/photo of the map. Overall preserve and trail information is available here: canfieldmeadow_map_description_062021.pdf (essexct.gov)

Descriptions, maps, and directions to the Deep River Entrance:  https://rockfallfoundation.org/off-the-beaten-path-canfield-meadow-woods/

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.

The almost 1,500+ acres of Sleeping Giant SP provide a wide range of hiking opportunities. In fact, that might be overwhelming! Try the Nature Trail that begins at the park entrance parking lot. This area is rich with views and history.

Descriptions, maps, and directions:  https://ctparks.com/parks/sleeping-giant-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.