Holly's Guidebook
Skiing
Amazing and with new owners they keep cutting more trails and adding lifts.
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Catamount Mountain Skíðasvæði
78 Catamount RdAmazing and with new owners they keep cutting more trails and adding lifts.
Ski Butternut
380 State RdSkiing and Tubing
Another great local option. They always have awesome man-made snow even early in the season before others are open.
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Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Great Hollow RdAnother great local option. They always have awesome man-made snow even early in the season before others are open.
Jiminy Peak
37 Corey RdLarger Ski Area - a bit further away but fun
Hiking
At 2,380 feet, Bear Mountain is the tallest peak in Connecticut. This 5.5-mile hike is long and difficult but very rewarding. You should be in fairly good shape to attempt Bear Mountain. Just remember, the turtle wins the race. Go slow and stop often and this summit is surmountable. From the White Hart Inn, travel north on Rt. 41 for 3.1 miles. The dirt parking lot is on your left and marked as “Under Mountain Trail.” Trail maps are available at trail entrance. Allow 4-5 hours for this hike.
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Bear Mountain
At 2,380 feet, Bear Mountain is the tallest peak in Connecticut. This 5.5-mile hike is long and difficult but very rewarding. You should be in fairly good shape to attempt Bear Mountain. Just remember, the turtle wins the race. Go slow and stop often and this summit is surmountable. From the White Hart Inn, travel north on Rt. 41 for 3.1 miles. The dirt parking lot is on your left and marked as “Under Mountain Trail.” Trail maps are available at trail entrance. Allow 4-5 hours for this hike.
Turn West at the fountain next to the Salisbury Town Hall and follow the signs to Mount Riga. Beyond the gate the dirt road is closed to cars during the winter, but for walking or X-Country skiing it is open the year round. After 2 1/2 miles the road levels off and you pass beautiful waterfalls on your right and shortly after that on your left remnants of a 19th century blast furnace. Soon after that you come to the South or Forge Pond, (which is privately owned). Here Mount Washington Road begins and runs to the Massachusetts State Line (3 miles). There are no views, but side trails branch off to Bald Peak, Brace Mountain and Bear Mountain. These are marked by "HIKING TRAIL" signs. From Bald Peak (8), only about 1/4 mile, there are good views of Salisbury. The trail to Brace Mountain (24) is about 2 miles and there are spectacular views into New York and the Harlem Valley. Just beyond the Massachusetts State line, 3 miles from the lake a red blazed trail leads West down a wood road (this is private land). From there it is about 2 miles to the South Taconic Trail North of Brace Mountain. You first cross Round Mountain, Connecticut (2296'), from which you will have a 360- degree panoramic view, and also Mount Frissell, Massachusetts (2453')(27). There you pass the highest point in Connecticut, (2380') marked by a cairn on the south shoulder. You will also pass by the point where the three states, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York meet (even though "Connecticut" was never chiselled into the stone marker).
Mount Riga
Turn West at the fountain next to the Salisbury Town Hall and follow the signs to Mount Riga. Beyond the gate the dirt road is closed to cars during the winter, but for walking or X-Country skiing it is open the year round. After 2 1/2 miles the road levels off and you pass beautiful waterfalls on your right and shortly after that on your left remnants of a 19th century blast furnace. Soon after that you come to the South or Forge Pond, (which is privately owned). Here Mount Washington Road begins and runs to the Massachusetts State Line (3 miles). There are no views, but side trails branch off to Bald Peak, Brace Mountain and Bear Mountain. These are marked by "HIKING TRAIL" signs. From Bald Peak (8), only about 1/4 mile, there are good views of Salisbury. The trail to Brace Mountain (24) is about 2 miles and there are spectacular views into New York and the Harlem Valley. Just beyond the Massachusetts State line, 3 miles from the lake a red blazed trail leads West down a wood road (this is private land). From there it is about 2 miles to the South Taconic Trail North of Brace Mountain. You first cross Round Mountain, Connecticut (2296'), from which you will have a 360- degree panoramic view, and also Mount Frissell, Massachusetts (2453')(27). There you pass the highest point in Connecticut, (2380') marked by a cairn on the south shoulder. You will also pass by the point where the three states, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York meet (even though "Connecticut" was never chiselled into the stone marker).
Lion’s Head is more of a family hike, albeit an active family. This hike is topped by beautiful north-eastern views of Twin Lakes, the Berkshires and the Litchfield Hills. From Salisbury, take Factory Street, which is located to the left of Town Hall. This road changes into Bunker Hill and will take you up most of the mountain. The road splits twice, both times stay to your right. At the end of the paved road there will be a large field on your right. The dirt parking lot is at the end of the field. The trail leaves directly from the parking lot. Allow 1.5 hours to reach the summit.
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Lions Head
Lion’s Head is more of a family hike, albeit an active family. This hike is topped by beautiful north-eastern views of Twin Lakes, the Berkshires and the Litchfield Hills. From Salisbury, take Factory Street, which is located to the left of Town Hall. This road changes into Bunker Hill and will take you up most of the mountain. The road splits twice, both times stay to your right. At the end of the paved road there will be a large field on your right. The dirt parking lot is at the end of the field. The trail leaves directly from the parking lot. Allow 1.5 hours to reach the summit.
A section of the Mohawk Trail provides hikers with interesting views and an occasional glimpse of deer,
fox or bobcat. Both stream and pond fishing are popular within the forest. Multiple use of trails includes over ten miles devoted to snowmobiles when the snow depth is 6 inches or more. Take Route 7 south onto Route 63 south to the rotary in Goshen, then Route 4 west to Mohawk State Forest.
Mohawk Mountain State Park
79 Sharon-Goshen TurnpikeA section of the Mohawk Trail provides hikers with interesting views and an occasional glimpse of deer,
fox or bobcat. Both stream and pond fishing are popular within the forest. Multiple use of trails includes over ten miles devoted to snowmobiles when the snow depth is 6 inches or more. Take Route 7 south onto Route 63 south to the rotary in Goshen, then Route 4 west to Mohawk State Forest.
Campbell Falls State Park is a natural reserve area with no developed facilities. Follow Route 272 north from Norfolk center. Take a left onto Old Spaulding Road. The park is on the right.
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Campbell Falls State Park
Spaulding RoadCampbell Falls State Park is a natural reserve area with no developed facilities. Follow Route 272 north from Norfolk center. Take a left onto Old Spaulding Road. The park is on the right.
From November first through the third weekend in April, this park is a "walk-in" facility with limited parking available at the entrance. The interior road of the park is open to vehicles from the third weekend in April until November first.
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Dennis Hill State Park
519 Litchfield RoadFrom November first through the third weekend in April, this park is a "walk-in" facility with limited parking available at the entrance. The interior road of the park is open to vehicles from the third weekend in April until November first.
From November first through the third weekend in April, this park is a "walk-in" facility with limited parking available at the entrance. The interior road of the park is open to vehicles from the third weekend in April until November first. The 34-foot-high stone tower at the summit of Haystack Mountain (1716 feet above sea level) allows visitors to see the Berkshires, and peaks in Massachusetts, New York, and the Green Mountains of Vermont. A roadway provides access halfway up the mountain. Prominent along the road is a spectacle of foliage in the fall and an outstanding show of mountain laurel in June. From the end of the road there is a rugged half-mile trail to the top. Allow about half an hour.
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Haystack Mountain State Park
Connecticut 272From November first through the third weekend in April, this park is a "walk-in" facility with limited parking available at the entrance. The interior road of the park is open to vehicles from the third weekend in April until November first. The 34-foot-high stone tower at the summit of Haystack Mountain (1716 feet above sea level) allows visitors to see the Berkshires, and peaks in Massachusetts, New York, and the Green Mountains of Vermont. A roadway provides access halfway up the mountain. Prominent along the road is a spectacle of foliage in the fall and an outstanding show of mountain laurel in June. From the end of the road there is a rugged half-mile trail to the top. Allow about half an hour.
Bartholomew’s Cobble is located in Sheffield, Massachusetts. This private reserve has approximately 5 miles of moderate hiking trails. The cobble is mostly limestone and marble, which alters the soil and creates a unique environment that supports a wide variety of flora. You can either hike up Hurlbut’s trail for scenic overview of the area, or hike the low-lying trails along the Housatonic. There is an admission fee. Dogs are not allowed.
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Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation
105 Weatogue RdBartholomew’s Cobble is located in Sheffield, Massachusetts. This private reserve has approximately 5 miles of moderate hiking trails. The cobble is mostly limestone and marble, which alters the soil and creates a unique environment that supports a wide variety of flora. You can either hike up Hurlbut’s trail for scenic overview of the area, or hike the low-lying trails along the Housatonic. There is an admission fee. Dogs are not allowed.
A little technical at the top, but a great hike with beautiful views.
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Monument Mountain Reservation
A little technical at the top, but a great hike with beautiful views.
Race Brook Falls
Gorgeous and an easy walk to the falls on a large dirt path along the river
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Bash Bish Falls ríkisvættur
Falls RoadGorgeous and an easy walk to the falls on a large dirt path along the river
Food scene
Great Breakfast and Lunch. Specialty coffees, good ambiance. Burger night Fridays and always a fun themed menu on Saturday evenings.
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Falls Village Inn
33 Railroad StGreat Breakfast and Lunch. Specialty coffees, good ambiance. Burger night Fridays and always a fun themed menu on Saturday evenings.
Bicycling/Walking Trails
Great bike path that connects the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville. Ends right before Lakeville Lake so you can also walk around the beach/lake. Good walking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing trail also.
Railroad Ramble
Railroad RambleGreat bike path that connects the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville. Ends right before Lakeville Lake so you can also walk around the beach/lake. Good walking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing trail also.
Miles and Miles of paved trails from Wassaic to Bash Bish. You can enter from the center of Millerton --- but if traveling to Bash Bish, best to start at Rudd Pond Entry. The website has a great map online of the trail. Bicycle rentals in the center of Millerton at the Music Cellar.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Harlem Valley Rail TrailMiles and Miles of paved trails from Wassaic to Bash Bish. You can enter from the center of Millerton --- but if traveling to Bash Bish, best to start at Rudd Pond Entry. The website has a great map online of the trail. Bicycle rentals in the center of Millerton at the Music Cellar.