New Haven County, Connecticut
545 hiking & walking trails · 2parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 38 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
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.
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Trails & Parks in New Haven County
Up to 202 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in New Haven County
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14 more cities in this county.
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Curated Guides for New Haven County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in New Haven County, Connecticut?
Yes — we have 545 mapped hiking and walking trails in New Haven County, Connecticut, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in New Haven County, Connecticut?
Red Trail near Guilford is rated hard — the toughest classification among New Haven County, Connecticut's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in New Haven County, Connecticut for families?
1904 Trail near Orange is one of the best family picks in New Haven County, Connecticut — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for New Haven County, Connecticut?
Each of the 545 trails in New Haven County, Connecticut has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in New Haven County, Connecticut?
New Haven County, Connecticut has 2 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in New Haven County, Connecticut?
Yes — 1 of New Haven County, Connecticut's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA with 5 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near New Haven County, Connecticut?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Connecticut for more options beyond New Haven County, Connecticut.
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.