Horse Guard State Park, State park in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Horse Guard State Park extends across 105 acres of natural terrain with forested areas and hiking trails in the town of Avon.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection established this state park in 1964, preserving the land for public recreation.
The park bears the name of the First Company Governor's Horse Guards, established in 1788 as the oldest mounted cavalry unit in the United States.
Visitors can access a white-blazed trail starting near the Derrin House on West Avon Road, leading to a rocky crag with south and west views.
The undeveloped parkland reaches an elevation of 580 feet, offering secluded natural spaces without modern amenities or facilities.
Location: Hartford County
Inception: 1964
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Locate-Park-Forest/Other-State-Parks-and-Forests
GPS coordinates: 41.79944,-72.86472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:41
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