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The Best Hiking in Lyme

Looking for the best hiking in Lyme? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lyme. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Lyme

  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Mount Archer Loop

    3 mi / 206 ft gain
    Mount Archer Loop is a 3 mile loop hike that is good for all skill levels located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Nayantaquit Trail

    4.3 mi / 921 ft gain
    Nayantaquit Trail is a 4.4 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Nehantic Forest Loop

    3.5 mi / 685 ft gain
    Nehantic Forest Loop is a 3.5 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Selden Creek Preserve

    1.7 mi / 275 ft gain
    Selden Creek Preserve is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Essex, Connecticut

    Hike Turtle Creek Wildlife Area

    1.8 mi / 78 ft gain
    Turtle Creek Wildlife Area is a 1.8 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located nearr Essex, Connecticut.
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  • Old Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Red Trail To Blue Trail Loop

    1.7 mi / 118 ft gain
    Red Trail to Blue Trail Loop is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Deep River, Connecticut

    Hike Canfield Woods Via Deep River Trail

    2.2 mi / 275 ft gain
    Canfield Woods via Deep River Trail is a 2.2 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Deep River, Connecticut.
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  • East Haddam, Connecticut

    Hike Richard Goodwin Trail

    13 mi / 1 ft gain
    Richard Goodwin Trail is a 13 mile point-to-point hike that takes you past wildlife located near East Haddam, Connecticut.
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  • Deep River, Connecticut

    Hike Canfield Meadow Woods

    3.7 mi / 498 ft gain
    Canfield Meadow Woods is a 3.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Deep River, Connecticut.
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  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Hartman Orange Heritage Loop

    2.9 mi / 367 ft gain
    Hartman Orange Heritage Loop is a 2.9 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Hartman And Heritage Loop

    3.7 mi / 416 ft gain
    Hartman and Heritage Loop is a 4.5 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Hartman Park Lower Ponds Loop

    1.7 mi / 98 ft gain
    Hartman Park Lower Ponds Loop is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike Hartman Park, Woodbridge Woodlands, Young And Beebe Preserve Loop

    6.1 mi / 679 ft gain
    Hartman Park, Woodbridge Woodlands, Young and Beebe Preserve Loop is a 6.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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  • Essex, Connecticut

    Hike Caleb's Trail Loop

    1 mi / 111 ft gain
    Caleb's Trail Loop is a 1 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Essex, Connecticut.
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  • Lyme, Connecticut

    Hike through Gillette Castle State Park

    1.2 mi / 134 ft gain
    There are no fees for parking or visiting the park grounds.  A per person charge applies for Castle tours. The gate at Gillette Castle State Park is open at 8:00 am, and closes at sunset year round.  The Castle will be open seven days a week beginning Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 10:00...
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  • Old Saybrook, Connecticut

    Hike Pequot Swamp Pond Trail

    2.6 mi / 259 ft gain
    Pequot Swamp Pond Trail is a 2.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
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