Parks Near Hartford, Connecticut
Central Connecticut's gateway to New England wilderness, from coastal reserves to mountain trails.
Popular Parks Near Hartford
White Mountain National Forest
180 miles from Hartford
4.7
National Forest
Highlights:
- Mount Washington
- Franconia Notch
- Fall foliage
Sleeping Giant State Park
30 miles from Hartford
4.5
State Park
Highlights:
- Summit tower
- Hiking trails
- Giant profile
Talcott Mountain State Park
10 miles from Hartford
4.4
State Park
Highlights:
- Heublein Tower
- Valley views
- Fall colors
Popular Activities
- Hiking
- Fall foliage drives
- Mountain climbing
- Photography
- Camping
Best Times to Visit
- Fall (late September-October)
- Summer for hiking
- Spring for wildflowers
Driving Tips
- I-91 north leads to Vermont and White Mountains
- Fall foliage peaks mid-October
- Coastal parks are less than an hour away
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