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Hike Catherine Hubbard Animal Sanctuary Loop

Newtown, Connecticut

1.1 mi / 75 ft gain

Hike Al's Trail: Deep Brook Preserve

Newtown, Connecticut

2.9 mi / 213 ft gain

Hike Fairfield Hills Loop

Newtown, Connecticut

2.6 mi / 160 ft gain

Hike Rocky Glen Yellow And White Trail Loop

Newtown, Connecticut

1 mi / 209 ft gain

Hike The Town Forest Trail

Newtown, Connecticut

0.4 mi / 36 ft gain

Hike Holcombe Hill Meadow Trail

Newtown, Connecticut

1.2 mi / 104 ft gain

Hike Taunton Hill And Holocombe Memorial Trail

Newtown, Connecticut

2.4 mi / 246 ft gain

Hike Lillinonah Upper Half Loop

Newtown, Connecticut

3 mi / 423 ft gain

Hike Lilinonah Trail

Newtown, Connecticut

5.3 mi / 1 ft gain

Places to stay

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area

Naugatuck, Connecticut

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters

Thomaston, Connecticut

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters

Bear Mountain Inn

Tomkins Cove, New York

Bear Mountain Inn

From $109 / night

Getaway Machimoodus

Moodus, Connecticut

Getaway Machimoodus

From $190 / night

Guides and stories

Earth Day 2020 Goes Online: How to Get Involved

Earth Day 2020 Goes Online: How to Get Involved

Jonathan Stull

5 Reasons to Plan a Summer Getaway to Bear Mountain, New York

5 Reasons to Plan a Summer Getaway to Bear Mountain, New York

Sara Sheehy

Escape the Bustle of New York City with a Weekend at Bear Mountain

Escape the Bustle of New York City with a Weekend at Bear Mountain

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