New to the Northeast, looking for recommendations about good hikes within 30ish minutes of the Hartford area. I want to enjoy my first real fall, and all that :)

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dcabrams t1_iszxl6a wrote on October 19, 2022 at 10:37 PM

Many of the sections of the New England trail are right in your backyard, and include a number of “payoff” moments (sweeping views, cool things to look at, etc)

With the colors how they are right now, hike up to Hubelin Tower this weekend. You will not be disappointed.

uncensoredthoughts t1_it0hh9n wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:08 AM

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alltrails.alltrails

All Trails app, I love it. We found a bunch of new trails this summer.

LittleJohnStone t1_iszt785 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 10:06 PM

Case Mountain in Manchester has a nice view of Hartford, especially if you're looking for a sunset (and a dark walk back). In Somers, check out Soapstone Mountain, it's got a fire tower lookout that's got a really nice view. If you're willing to travel a little further to Monson, MA, Peaked Mountain Reservation has some really incredible views in a few different spots.

NillyGuy t1_it03py8 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 11:23 PM

Higby mountain, Heublein Tower, Penwood State Park

wherehaveubeen t1_it20r1b wrote on October 20, 2022 at 11:18 AM

I second Heublein tower. Fun and rewarding hike and you can go to Talcott Mountain Collective after.

NotRoboticGregsWife t1_it0hqsi wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:10 AM

Penwood State Park, Heublein tower, Rattlesnake mountain, Ragged mountain, castle Craig

Cutlasss t1_it00mq7 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Case Mountain, Manchester.

pablodeltren t1_it0hwe0 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:11 AM

castle craig, rattlesnake mountain, ragged

Gusto36 t1_it0n37p wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:50 AM

Metacomet trail is great