Fans of the outdoors have no shortage of trails in Connecticut to enjoy. We are a densely-populated state, but there's still plenty of wilderness to explore, and you'll find lots of hikes just waiting to be discovered. One of the most underrated trails near Middletown, CT is tucked away in the Spiderweed Preserve. This beautiful paradise offers a wide variety of landscapes to admire and can be hiked at any time of year. Check it out:
The Spiderweed Preserve is a beautiful, little-known refuge that spans about 150 acres in Middletown.
The area has very little parking, so be prepared to pull off to the side of the road near the trailhead.
You'll see oak forests and stone outcroppings that make for lovely photos.
The real gem of Spiderweed Preserve, however, is the stone ruins.
This magnificent crumbling structure was once the summer home of Helen Lohman.
Very little is left of the estate, and it's eerily beautiful to walk through
these walls and imagine what a grandiose home once stood here.
This is such a stunning hike! The Middlesex Land Trust is working to improve the trail here, so be aware that certainly sections may be poorly-marked at this time while improvements are being made.
For more information about this great hike near Middletown, CT, check out our friends at Alltrails. Avid hikers will definitely want to enjoy a free trial of Alltrails+. You'll get fantastic benefits like downloadable trail maps so you don't have to worry about losing your way just because you don't have a phone signal.
You can learn more about the Spiderweed Preserve from The Nature Conservancy website.
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