Turn right and you will enjoy a walk on a beautiful country road with homes you wish you owned and clear views of the Housatonic River on your right. After 1/10th of a mile you will come to N Lillinonah Lake Rd. Tip: Ok, this is a super short one but if you want to walk more there is more to be walked! Once you hit the view and take your pics or some deep breaths, continue on the trail to the left. Overlooks the Housatonic River, can swim and paddle here!ġ.2 miles out and back, 200 feet of elevation gain, rated easy You can find this spot on the map where it says ‘Chimney’.ģ. Lovers Leap, New Milford. If you want to get here for sunset, in order to not miss the view, start counterclockwise and about a mile in you will see the ledge that opens to the view. Just be sure to have the map handy as you will encounter several trails and turns. There are tons of trails in here, some for mountain biking which you will see in blue on the AllTrails map, but you can make this a longer hike leading up to or after the view if you wanted to. Tip: If you are new to hiking this is a good one for you! The view also faces west so it’s really amazing for sunset as you get all the colors reflecting down below in the lake. Overlooks Crescent Lake, can swim and paddle here!Ģ.4 mile loop, 270 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate This is a beautiful hike and view and faces southwest so while it doesn’t face directly west for sunset you still get some of the sunset colors during golden hour!Ģ. Crescent Lake and Metacomet Trail Loop, Plainville. If you take this way keep your dog leashed as it does pass somewhat closely to homes and their property (but not uncomfortably close).
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You can see the trail on AllTrails off of Ratlum Rd that links up to the full hike linked above. Tip: If you are short on time and want to get to the lookout there is a pull off on Ratlum Rd. Overlooks Lake McDonough, can swim and paddle here!ħ mile out and back, 1371 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate Take a look below and find your next favorite Connecticut hike view! From 2.2 miles to 7, there’s something for everyone and all are dog friendly!ġ. Ratlum Mountain, Barkhamsted. Catch the water on a calm day (see Beseck Mountain at the bottom!) and you might see the sky and fluffy clouds reflecting back to you. So if you are looking for CT hikes with amazing views here’s a list of 9 views that offer more than just a sky of blue. It’s a variation in the landscape AND if you go for sunrise or sunset you can catch some amazing colors reflected in that water! Not only do these all have amazing views, but I liked that you get to see the water below which is what makes these 9 Connecticut views memorable and extra special. I grew up in CT and have enjoyed hiking here since high school (Sleeping Giant was and still is a common meet-up for friends!) so I definitely have several years of experience finding beautiful hikes in our state. And some even allow you to visit and pop in that water before or after the hike! (Which I have noted below for each one). Today is highlighted.When I started thinking about my favorite, go-to CT hikes with some of the best views in Connecticut, I realized a lot of them have something in common! They all overlooked some body of water. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar.
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