New Haven County, Connecticut
545 hiking trails · 2parks & campgrounds · 38 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in New Haven County, Connecticut
New Haven County is home to 545 mapped hiking trails and 2 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 38 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
Looking for something specific? Search all trails in New Haven County or browse parks. Want to narrow further? Pick a city below to see only that city’s outdoor options.
Trails & Parks in New Haven County
Up to 202 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in New Haven County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
14 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in New Haven County
Sample Trails in New Haven County
Hiking guides for Connecticut
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for New Haven County.
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.