Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve — Attraction in Ledyard

Driving by on the way to another hike we saw this boat launch and decided that it would be a good place to have lunch and look at the water. As we pulled in we saw that there looked like a little trail heading off into the woods. We started to follow the trail and found that someone had marked a trail with red ribbons. We followed it not knowing what to expect as if wound along the train tracks and up into the woods. It follows the edge of the mountain and loops back to put you on the top of the hill overlooking the Thames River. As soon as we got to the top of the mountain we were met by a forest ranger who was very happy to see that someone had started a trail. The way back down to finish the loop is a little iffy but still safe enough to traverse. As you get to the bottom you come across an old grave yard, and I do mean old. Most of the graves are from the beginning of the 1800s. Someone is rebuilding them and is putting a lot of love and...

I thought this was a great place for fishing and short hikes. There were interesting things to see while hiking including rock formations, views of the river, the old Stoddard family cemetery, and some picture worthy flora(mostly fungi as we were hiking after heavy rainfall). The only cons are that there is no trail map on site, and the trails are not...

Awesome place to fish. Nice for walking around too. Not very busy at all when I went last. Views of the Thames are very good and is awesome around sunset. Plenty of space between other fishes especially if you go by the tracks. They also have grills so you can have a picnic or a get together there. Would recommend a visit here, close to new...