Trails: 1.3 mile hiking trail leads to the peak of Talcott Mountain. A section of the Metacomet Trail traverses the park. Access fee: None (Aug, 2003) Nearest town: Simsbury, CT Trail map: Available at the park. Web site:Talcott Mountain State Park Points of interest: Views from top and midway up the mountain. A 165-foot tower at the top was open to the public but may be closed due to budget cuts. Other activities: Lodging: Hartford has several hotels and other accommodations Camping: No campground in the park Weather forecast:Simsbury Tourism info:Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline Visitors Council Getting to the trail: The park is east of Simsbury on Route 185. Map of local region:Simsbury
Trail Name: Talcott Mountain State Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: Apr, 104 Trails that I hiked: I have hiked the main trail which the view of the valley is obscured by forestation(trees). Periodically from the main trail, I have hiked over to the path the abuts the edge of the sheer cliff side of the mountain that faces the Farmington Valley. Favorite trails: The two that I have aforementioned above. Best time to go: Before and after winter as to avoid snow and ice on the steeper part of the trails. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: I liked the lesser steep portions of the main trail simply because I have a type of muscular dystrophy. As the moutain is 1000 ft. in height, the scenery is very breathtaking. Today was lovely, therefore I took my sweet old time and enjoyed the peacefullness and the surrouding beauty. What I disliked: The two steepest portions of the main and side access trail are approxiamately between 50 to 60 degree incline. For myself I was able to make it up these with the use of a hiking stick. Additional comments: Hazard #1-The views given from the path that abuts the side of the moutain should be fenced off for safety reasons. This ascends up to a 1000 ft high ridge. Also the possibility, even though it is minimal, older people or physically challenged people could slip coming down the steep parts.
Routes to take as I can think off the top of my head; It can be accessed from I-84 east, I-91 north, Rte. 202, Rte. 10, Rte. 44 and Rte 4. If you are coming either way on Rte. 44, you will be in Avon. You want to turn left or right on to Nod Rd. There is an Inn at the corner. Submitted by: Jan Lyon from: Date submitted: April 17, 2005
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Trail Name: Talcott Mountain State Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: Apr, 2004 Trails that I hiked: I have hiked the main trail which the view of the valley is obscured by forestation(trees). Periodically from the main trail, I have hiked over to the path the abuts the edge of the sheer cliff side of the mountain that faces the Farmington Valley. Favorite trails: The two that I have aforementioned above. Best time to go: Before and after winter as to avoid snow and ice on the steeper part of the trails. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: I liked the lesser steep portions of the main trail simply because I have a type of muscular dystrophy. As the moutain is 1000 ft. in height, the scenery is very breathtaking. Today was lovely, therefore I took my sweet old time and enjoyed the peacefullness and the surrouding beauty. What I disliked: The two steepest portions of the main and side access trail are approxiamately between 50 to 60 degree incline. For myself I was able to make it up these with the use of a hiking stick. Additional comments: Hazard #1-The views given from the path that abuts the side of the moutain should be fenced off for safety reasons. This ascends up to a 1000 ft high ridge. Also the possibility, even though it is minimal, older people or physically challenged people could slip coming down the steep parts.
Routes to take as I can think off the top of my head; It can be accessed from I-84 east, I-91 north, Rte. 202, Rte. 10, Rte. 44 and Rte 4. If you are coming either way on Rte. 44, you will be in Avon. You want to turn left or right on to Nod Rd. There is an Inn at the corner. Submitted by: Jan Lyon from: Date submitted: April 17, 2005
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Trail Name: Talcott Mountain State Park I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: Sept, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Metacomet Trail,Penwood Park Favorite trails: Best time to go: Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: The layout is challenging at some points. Lots of hills to climb. Great views of Farmington River Valley and Ct.River Valleys from the top along the Metacomet Ridge. What I disliked: Comments: Penwood Park is right across the street from the entrance to Talcott Mtn. State Park. Offers varied terrain for hiking and Mountain biking. Submitted by: Jim B. from: Bloomfield,CT Date submitted: Sept 24, 2003
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