Hiking Suggestions?

Submitted by Vness374 t3_y6bsom in Connecticut

Hello fellow Nutmeggers! I am trying to decide on a spot to go highking. Will be getting a group of friends together that are spread all over the state. So, somewhere sorta central to all of us (I’m thinking of the greater Waterbury area), nothing too difficult (we are a group of stoners, not exactly athletes), maybe 2-5 miles, maybe near some water (river, lake, etc… bonus points for a waterfall) and definitely views of CT’s beautiful foliage.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Edit: also, for anyone who may be interested… I will be posting in r/treecaching and r/CTents after our highke (10/30) 😉

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rare__air t1_iso9wcq wrote

Wadsworth Falls

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Vness374 OP t1_isoa5l4 wrote

Wow, just a quick look at pics and we may already have a winner! Looks beautiful, thank you!

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rose-buds t1_isofy00 wrote

there's gonna be a shit ton of people at wadsworth, idk if that's where i'd want to head for a stoner hike

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Vness374 OP t1_isogbpy wrote

I didn’t even think about this now that it’s legal. I forget that a lot of people don’t want to see or smell us!

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heathenliberal t1_isoh78s wrote

Hancock Brook blue blazed trail in Waterbury is gorgeous. There's a summit, plenty of flat walking, and lots of different scenery.

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G3Saint t1_isq17r5 wrote

This is a great spot with a small river and a ridge walk with views. 3 miles.

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rose-buds t1_isog7rr wrote

toby's rock mountain in naugatuck! awesome waterfalls and a cool view, and not too challenging. one of my favorites! the other commenter who suggested naugatuck with the route 8 view was more than likely talking about this same hike.

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Vness374 OP t1_isoggl7 wrote

Awesome! Thanks, this does look perfect!

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CTRealtorCarl t1_isob1uo wrote

Naugatuck state forest on the west side of Route 8. I actually think someone posted the view from one of the overlooks recently on this sub. One of the best foliage spots as well. Depending on the trail you take some of them run along fast flowing water as well as Spruce Brook Falls.

Parking lot is at the end of Spruce Brook Road in Naugatuck. Easy to see on Google Maps.

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Vness374 OP t1_isob85b wrote

Oooo thank you! I was thinking Naugatuck might be a good option!

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Z_Rig_carabiner t1_isodcxk wrote

Black Rock park Watertown/thomaston line

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Vness374 OP t1_isoehu2 wrote

If we do pick here, Imma have to get a potato bacon pizza from Marios after. Yum.

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wherehaveubeen t1_isoe8m9 wrote

Heublein Tower trail is awesome. You’re going to feel like you’re in LOtR.

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Vness374 OP t1_isoewtb wrote

Just looked at pics and I definitely want to go check it out one day! But I’m trying to stay south and west of Hartford

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Paint_her_paint_me t1_isp4r1y wrote

Someone posted about Steep Rock Preserve the other day and we did it this weekend and it’s lovely. We did Hidden Valley Preserve and while I didn’t spot any waterfalls, there is lots of trail by the river. Also a lot of it is flat. It’s in Washington Depot.

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Vness374 OP t1_isqhiwd wrote

I used to live in Washington Depot! Beautiful area, hiked steep rick many times!

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United_Possession_20 t1_ispmock wrote

Castle Craig or Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park

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puppyrun139 t1_isr9tfn wrote

Both great recommendations. Giuffrida is definitely my favorite in that area!

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LittleJohnStone t1_isoajut wrote

Soapstone Mountain in Somers has a fire tower and isn't too steep if you stay on blue/yellow and blue. Recommend researching since I was following a group and not paying close attention.

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Vness374 OP t1_isobf5d wrote

Never heard of it, gonna google now… thanks!

Edit: whoa, super beautiful!!! Definitely going to check it out sometime, but I think it’s a little too far north for this highke

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LittleJohnStone t1_isoi2qh wrote

It's also pretty popular, so might want to 'commune with mother nature' before you go up the tower. Lots of families

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aoballer1 t1_isojf9l wrote

Mansfield hollow. Not central but money hike by water

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himewaridesu t1_isp13h8 wrote

Shipsentist in Ellington has a LOTR feeling path with rocks lol

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TheSpacePopeIX t1_isokehf wrote

High highly highly recommend downloading the free app AllTrails to help find new hikes.

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Vness374 OP t1_isq1cp8 wrote

I have it! Too many options for my stoner brain

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