[garmin239]

Are there any hiking trails in this area? Are there any areas to walk around by the water? I know Mystic has a small park in the downtown area, but I was thinking about something a little bigger.

[Stylo]

Google Maps shows lots of parks, some state parks, in that vicinity. I'm sure many or most have hiking.

[RogerAnthony]

Connecticut College in New London has a fabulous arboretum with trails that are opened to the public.

The Arboretum: Connecticut College

[garmin239]

Originally Posted by RogerAnthony

Connecticut College in New London has a fabulous arboretum with trails that are opened to the public.

The Arboretum: Connecticut College

thank you!

[garmin239]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Google Maps shows lots of parks, some state parks, in that vicinity. I'm sure many or most have hiking.

I saw what was on google, but would like some details from people familiar with the area. Not all parks have extensive trails, some aren't open year round, etc.

[Stylo]

If you Google the state park, the state lists hiking info for them on their individual pages.

[willow wind]

The best-

1) Bluff Point State Park- Groton

900 acres on Long Island Sound - extensive water frontage, hiking trails through woods - some easy , some tough,

Route 1- turn south on Depot Rd, ( by Groton town hall). The park is at the end of the road.

2) Next best

Haley Farm- Groton- Noank

200 acres on Palmer Cove with some views of the Sound

Groton Long Point Rd. ( R 217). to Brook St.


3) No water view but nice enough park

Pequot Woods - Mystic - 140 acres

From Route 1 , take Allyn St. North, take a left at Sandy Hollow Rd - find park entrance

[garmin239]

Originally Posted by willow wind

The best-

1) Bluff Point State Park- Groton

900 acres on Long Island Sound - extensive water frontage, hiking trails through woods - some easy , some tough,

Route 1- turn south on Depot Rd, ( by Groton town hall). The park is at the end of the road.

2) Next best

Haley Farm- Groton- Noank

200 acres on Palmer Cove with some views of the Sound

Groton Long Point Rd. ( R 217). to Brook St.


3) No water view but nice enough park

Pequot Woods - Mystic - 140 acres

From Route 1 , take Allyn St. North, take a left at Sandy Hollow Rd - find park entrance

Thanks, these are exactly what I am looking for and are in a reasonable distance to my hotel. Now hopefully the weather cooperates!

[mels]

Bluff Point is great, though on weekend days when the sun is out it gets CROWDED! It is an easy walk with little incline to a great vista on the bluff of LI Sound/the Atlantic, the lighthouses, etc. It certainly isn't strenuous (unless you do the multi-mile non-scenic loops in the park) but the payoff is nice.