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Bear Mountain Trail CT
Steep northwest Connecticut climb to a major summit with broad regional views.
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Steep Rock Tunnel Trail CT
Short preserve hike through forest and a historic tunnel corridor.
Saugatuck Reservoir Trail CT
Shaded reservoir-edge path through mixed hardwood terrain.
Steep Rock Preserve Loop
Woodland preserve loop with river views and historic tunnel features.
About This Trail
Climb to Connecticut’s highest summit at 2,316 feet via the Undermountain and Appalachian Trails, with steep rock scrambles on the northern face. The summit rewards with sweeping views north to the Taconic and Berkshire ranges and south over the forested hills of rural northwest Connecticut.
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