🇺🇸 Connecticut’s Hidden Hiking Gem—Less Crowds, More Magic! 🌲✨
Stumbled upon wild tree ears (mushrooms!) mid-hike, and the summit view? 360° autumn foliage (or lush green in summer)—no wonder locals adore this place. 🥾 Trail Deets Difficulty: Beginner-friendly (but wear grippy shoes!) Wild Bonus: Spotted jelly-like Eastern American tree ears 🍄 (don’t pick!) 📍 Trailhead: Talcott Mountain State Park (20min from Hartford) ⏰ Time: ~2hr round-trip to Hefley Tower (the iconic peak) 💫 My Highlights Mushroom Magic: Glossy, wobbly clusters on tree trunks—nature’s weirdest snack. Summit Feels: Panoramic forest oceans in every season. ⚠️ Heads Up 1️⃣ Steep + slippery when wet (rain = no joke). 2️⃣ Gates close at 4PM—go early! 🐕 Dog-Friendly? Yes (leashed), but tower stairs are tight. #CTHikes #HiddenNewEngland #WildMushroomSpotting #FallFoliage #EastCoastAdventures