The Hubbard Brook preserve in Middletown Connecticut includes the Scovill Loops trail and an out and back trail to a vista of the CT river.

Paugussett Forest includes a long loop trail along a beautiful shore, an impressive waterfall, and serene wooded hills

A small state park on the shores of the Housatonic River, it's a great place to relax, take a quick hike to a view, or see the waterfall

Leatherman Cave is located in the Mattatuck State Forest. Nearby is the awesome, and easily accessed, Nonnewaug Falls.