Hiking trails wend their way through almost the entire site. Naugatuck Hop Brook Dam Park Route 63, Naugatuck, CT Set along a dam, this lake park features picnic areas, swimming, and the Larkin Bridle Trail, used for hiking, cross country skiing and horse trail riding. Naugatuck State Forest Lewis Street, Naugatuck, CT This state forest is completely undeveloped, and offers challenging hiking experiences for the non-beginner. This small lakeside park features both swimming and boating areas, as well as scenic hikes around the lake. This park offers visitors scenic views to enjoy while engaging in vigorous, often challenging hiking trails.
Bike trails are also available.
Visitors will also enjoy hiking and cross-country ski trails, fishing areas, a food concession, rest areas and full picnic facilities. Mattatuck Forest Thomaston Road, Thomaston, CT A section of the Blue Trail runs through the forest, open to hikers only. Year-round, daily Visitors to this recreational area can enjoy trails for hiking and motor bikes, as well as picnic areas. Wolcott Peterson Park Mad River Road, Wolcott, CT This park is home to the beginning of the Mattatuck trail, a 35 mile hike that wends its way up to Mohawk Mountain, in the Litchfield Hills. This park offers visitors scenic views to enjoy while engaging in vigorous, often challenging hiking trails.