Collis P. Huntington State Park, State park in Fairfield County, United States.
The 1,017-acre park stretches across the towns of Redding, Bethel, and Newtown, featuring five ponds, a lagoon, and Lake Hopewell within its boundaries.
Railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington's heirs donated this land, which was previously owned by Commodore Walter Luttgen who added service roads and artificial ponds.
Bronze sculptures of bears and wolves, created by renowned artist Anna Hyatt Huntington, mark the entrance of the park, reflecting the local wildlife.
The park remains open daily from 8:00 AM until sunset, offering ten miles of trails for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.
The northern section of the park contains mineral deposits, including tourmaline, indicating the area's previous history of mineral extraction operations.
Location: Fairfield County
Inception: 1973
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Collis-P-Huntington-State-Park
GPS coordinates: 41.35000,-73.35500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:36
Connecticut combines different landscapes from the coast to the mountains with a range of historic sites. The region includes state parks with waterfalls like Kent Falls and Wadsworth Falls, extensive forested areas, and conservation lands. Visitors can hike through White Memorial Conservation Centre, climb the tower at Haystack Mountain, or explore the Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford. Historic sites include Gillette Castle in East Haddam, which sits above the Connecticut River, and the Glass House in New Canaan, a significant example of modern architecture. Weir Farm in Wilton documents the life of American artists, while Fort Trumbull in New London preserves the region's military history. Saville Dam in Barkhamsted shows early engineering achievements in water management. Coastal areas provide access to beaches like Walnut Beach in Milford and Greenwich Point Park. Inland lie several state parks with trails and lakes, including Burr Pond, Candlewood Lake, and Black Rock State Park. Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill preserves tracks from prehistoric times, while Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford presents plant collections.
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