📜 Public recreation area in Hebron and Bolton, Connecticut. 🔍 Features remnants of an 18th-century mill town, hiking trails, and a pond. Managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Why Go 🌲 Explore abandoned 18th-century town ruins 🚶 Enjoy hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trails 🏊 Swim and fish in the pond, and picnic 👻 Discover local ghost stories and haunted history Why Avoid 🚫 Parking fees apply late spring-fall for out-of-state vehicles ⚠️ Off-trail hiking for ruins can be challenging (water, rocks) Cost 💰 In-state vehicles free. Out-of-state: $10 weekdays, $15 weekends/holidays. Hours 🕒 Open daily 8 a.m. to sunset late April – Columbus Day. Parking available off-season. Getting There 🅿️ Parking is free in winter and costs late spring-fall. Bus permits required for groups of 30+. 🚻 Toilets are available. Tips 🥾 Bring sturdy waterproof hiking boots for off-trail exploration. 🗑️ Pack out what you bring in, no trash cans available. 🏕️ Youth group camping requires advance permits.