Connecticut Hill Northeast: Ponds, Woods & Streams

Tuesday 12/30/2025 10:00 am

Hike rating:

Pace - Slow

Terrain - Easy

Long Option: Distance – 5.4 miles; Terrain – Moderate; Pace – Moderate; Overall rating – Moderate. Short Option: Distance – 2.4 miles; Terrain – Moderate; Pace – Leisurely; Overall rating – Easy/Moderate

Event/Trailhead location:

Connecticut Hill Rd, west of where Boylan Rd and Lloyd Stark Rd branch off. Small parking area on the north side of the road; additional parking along road shoulder (click for map).

Hike Leader:
Myra Shulman

Contact:

Hike leader contact information will be sent in the email acknowledging that you have registered for this hike.

Hike Details:

Start and end at a DEC parking area on Connecticut Hill Rd (just west of where Boylan and Lloyd Stark Roads branch off, by a pond). 2.4 or 5.4 miles.

The figure eight route starts with a 2.4 mile loop north and returns to the parking area. Ascent/descent will be 170 ft. The long-option continues with a 3 mile loop south that passes a beaver pond and follows a lovely stream and ravine. The terrain is moderate, but we will be gaining/losing around 500 ft of elevation.

It’s winter: wear sturdy, waterproof boots and layered clothing, bring footwear traction devices (microspikes, nanospikes, etc) and carry water and lunch or a snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended.

Email the hike leader if you have questions.