Talcott Mountain State Park


Talcott Mountain State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Connecticut
Location:3 miles south of Simsbury on Route 185.
Facilities:Picnic shelter, trails, observation tower, bathrooms.
Activities:Hiking, picnicking.
Special Features:A 1.5-mile hike brings the visitor to what is considered one of the most scenic vistas in the state. On the peak of the mountain is Heublein Tower, 1,000 feet above the Farmington River Valley. On clear days, visibility can be as great as 50 miles. The tower is open on a seasonal basis.
Address:c/o Penwood State Park
57 Gunn Mill Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Phone:860-242-1158
Web: www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/talcott.htm
Size: 557 acres.

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