River Highlands State Park is a public recreation area located on the west bank of the Connecticut River in the town of Cromwell, Connecticut. The 177-acre state park is managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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The trails in River Highlands State Park are mostly intermediate-level, with some technical sections and challenging climbs. The park's trails wind through dense woods, rocky terrain, and some open meadows. Mountain bikers can expect to encounter roots, rocks, and some steep hills on the trails.
The park has a few different loop options, including a 5-mile loop that is popular with mountain bikers. The park also offers some scenic views of the Connecticut River and surrounding...
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I keep waiting for the day that I will hear the sound of the blow hole or devil's hole or whatever it's called. It hasn't happened. However, I still love the park. It has well maintained trails for walking for mountain biking. There's a canoe campsite. The terrain is very unique. There's a nice view, complete with a bench.
It's a nice park whether you call it the Blow Hole or River Highlands State Park.
UPDATE 2017! I have heard the blowhole and it is...
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Close to home... No Mooween or Rockland or Millers or Robinson or NathanHale or Nassahegon or Crandalls or Cowels or Meshomasic or ... yet Flowy with some interesting and challenging stuff to keep you awake and engaged... 'Bobsled Run' for Mountain Bikes is Fun... Rollercoaster section is entertaining and another Highlight of River Highlands... Mosquitoes will keep the slow riders from returning, and the faster riders from stopping and getting chatty... More...
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