West Hartford Reservoir

Serene waters surround you once you set off on the paved trails around our central CT reservoir in Farmington, CT. In addition to the super fresh air, you can bird watch (saw a bluebird Monday!), walk your pooch, and scout for deer and other friends. Come as early as you can for rhe best critter viewing. Good to bring water and a snack as the Red loop can take one hour. Far right lane reserved for bikes so be mindful where you walk. Happy walking or riding!

Big parking lot, 3 porta potties, well marked paved trail, easy, wide walking, runnung, biking trail good for families, going solo, as a group. You'll see strollers, folks running, riding their bikes and many being walked by their dogs :) On a perfect weekend day the parking lot fills up as this is a very popular area. The red loop is about 3.4 miles.

Incredible trails, and beautiful views. The hike up to the top is somewhat difficult but is well work it for the views. The trail was covered in occasional fallen branches/trees from hurricane Isaias, but nothing you can't walk around. The day we went, we saw a baby deer on the trails and it walked right up to us!!