Lovers Leap State Park
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Lovers Leap State Park is a public recreation area on the Housatonic River in the town of New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The state park's 127 acres straddle the Housatonic Gorge near the intersection of Connecticut Route 67 and Connecticut Route 202.
attractions: Harrybrooke Park, Lovers Leap Bridge, Scarybrooke Park Haunted Trail, restaurants: Chipotle Mexican Grill
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Lovers Leap State Park is a public recreation area on the Housatonic River in the town of New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The state park's 127 acres straddle the Housatonic Gorge near the intersection of Connecticut Route 67 and Connecticut Route 202.
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👉🏼Tag someone you’re visiting Southwest Virginia with! [Save this reel to plan your trip!] SWVA is one of my favorite areas in the state, and it’s perfect for a weekend road trip! Based in Abingdon, VA, this was our itinerary: 📍Grayson Highlands State Park 🥾Wilburn Ridge, Twin Pinnacles, Mount Rogers (highest peak in the state)! 🚗Drive up Whitetop Mtn Rd for epic views from the second tallest peak in VA 📍Natural Tunnel State Park Features a massive, naturally formed railroad tunnel that is 850 feet long! 🥾Tunnel Trail or Lovers Leap 📍Devils Bathtub 🥾To a naturally occurring “bathtub” and waterfall with a swimming hole! Be prepared for lots of stream crossings 📍Hungry Mother State Park One of the 6 original VA state parks featuring a 108 acre lake with a sandy beach 🥾Mollys Knob 🍔Grab post-hike brews and food, or just explore, in the Appalachian town of Damascus! 🍺 Damascus Brewery In Abingdon, check out @wolfhillsbrewing and @wolfhillscoffee Still on the list: 🥾Stony Creek Falls 🥾Great Channels 🥾Breaks Interstate Park ⚠️Please remember to Leave No Trace by disposing of all waste properly, staying on established trails, and being respectful to those around you!
krismariawanderskrismariawanders
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Upon entering we headed to the bathroom (after an hour long drive that is always nice to see) which has no lock so it's a two-person job, one to hold the door shut while the other uses the bathroom. After that we started off, are we on the blue trail or the yellow trail? We're not sure but we'll see where it takes us. They run into each other again then they split again. Then the yellow trail runs into us again, I think they're just snaking around each other like a DNA strand. As we were wondering we came across the Indian Spring House which is a little worse for wear but you can see that during its heyday it would have been a peaceful place to stay. After a little searching we were able to find the mailbox on an unlabeled offshoot of the trail. In the mail box are notes from hundreds of people that came before us up to just a couple of days ago. Lovers leap shows you a beautiful bend in the Farmington River, then the blue trail heads back into the woods. It loops around and overall is a short trail. After we finished the short trail we head over the bridge. Once you cross over the bridge you head up the old road to the mill. Makes for a much easier hike. After stopping at the top of the road to have a donut and look out over the river we decided to head up the red trail and see the remains of the castle. From the fireplace of the castle you can see the beautiful view that the residents had. From there you can head up the rest of the mountain which is a steep hike. At the top you can look over the entire area. The view is not as great as it is from lovers leap but it is still a nice view. From there we headed back to the car but on the way we decided to take the path under the bridge. This is the remains of the log shipping building and is a fun place to explore.
Richard GoyetteRichard Goyette
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A beautiful treed state park with short(ish) trail options on either side of Lovers Leap Bridge (the park's main attraction). We stopped to see the bridge while passing by and were pleasantly surprised to find the hiking trails. One is a 2 mile out and back, the other is a longer loop (unsure of the distance) with a bit of an incline. There was likely a trail map at the park entrance but we didn't stop to look, instead just wandered off following the blue trail markers. This turned out to be the longer loop, which seemed far less traveled then the trail on the other side of the bridge. It was a beautiful fall hike with just enough of an incline to warm up the muscles after a couple hours in the car. Sneakers or hiking boots recommended due to a few uneven areas but I made it through without issue in sandals (unprepared for the surprise hike).
C J CC J C
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Pretty quiet, not too crowded. Quite scenic with fall colors. We followed a few trails through the woods but weren't sure how deep to go now that the sun sets earlier. It was a nice excursion to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the foliage. It's sad to see how some people don't respect nature...there was a pile of trash that included a lawn chair, garden hose, oscillating fan and miscellaneous trash/empty packages, water bottles, etc. along one of the paths. 😟
Diane SchwabDiane Schwab
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Beautiful little park that I wish I'd gotten to explore more of! I love seeing the locks on the bridge and thinking about the stories behind them. The views are great if you're able to take the walk up the incline to the top. I have a spine disability that makes inclines difficult sometimes and I was able to get up this without stopping in about 8-10 minutes. I'm from out of town but if I'm ever back I'll be visiting again!
Regina RizzoloRegina Rizzolo
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A beautiful place to hike, take in the views or enjoy a picnic lunch. Hiking trails are blazed so you know where you're going. Some of the hills are rather strenuous if you don't hike a lot while other areas not so much. There are some great areas to get some beautiful pictures but some are also very dangerous. Know your abilities, be safe, don't do anything foolish and you'll enjoy your time here.
Frank N. SteinFrank N. Stein
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Harrybrooke Park
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Nearby Restaurants Of Lovers Leap State Park
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