Dennis Hill State Park

Dennis Hill State Park encompasses 240 acres of land with hiking trails leading to a summit at 1,627 feet elevation, offering views across surrounding hills.

The property belonged to Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis, a New York surgeon who donated his 300-acre estate to Connecticut in 1934 for public use.

The octagonal stone bungalow at the summit served as a gathering place for notable figures, including President William Howard Taft and Andrew Carnegie.

Visitors can access the park through Connecticut Route 272, which leads to a designated picnic area and parking space near hiking trail entrances.

The geological formation of Dennis Hill represents an ancient volcano, contributing to the distinct rock compositions found throughout the park grounds.

Location: Norfolk

Inception: 1935

Elevation above the sea: 496 m

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Dennis-Hill-State-Park

GPS coordinates: 41.94861,-73.19861

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13