Hiking Trails & Parks in Connecticut
4,867 mapped trails and 19 parks across Connecticut. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Connecticut
Connecticut has 4,867 mapped hiking trails and 19 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 21 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 21 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Connecticut
A spatially-sampled view of 103 trail and park locations across Connecticut’s counties.
Connecticut Counties
Top 21 counties shown — 21 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Connecticut
Parks & Campgrounds in Connecticut
Longest Trails in Connecticut
Hiking guides & rankings for Connecticut
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Connecticut, Ranked
Connecticut's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuConnecticut's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Connecticut trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Connecticut
Ten gentle, well-marked Connecticut trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Connecticut
Connecticut's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Connecticut
Federal parks and recreation areas in Connecticut ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Connecticut: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Connecticut's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.