📜 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.