The Awesome Hike In Connecticut That Will Take You Straight To An Abandoned Castle
Danbury’s Tarrywile Park encompasses 722 acres and includes just over 21 miles of trails. The park features a wide array of landscaping and terrain, including a children’s garden, two ponds, and an old ski slope. Of course, there’s one sight that stands out from the rest: the once-grand castle built as a glamorous summer home in 1897.
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It's sat empty since, but funding and community efforts ensure that at the very least, the castle will continue to exist in its current state into the future. Even though it's not the palace it once was, the castle still adds a dash of majesty and historic charm to the surrounding landscape. It's definitely worth the hike.
The hike leading to the castle is relatively easy, but there are more strenuous hiking trails on the ground for those looking for a challenge. Have you hiked out to Hearthstone Castle? Did ghosts throw sticks at you? Tell us in the comments!
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