Hikes & Road Trips in CT & New England

Detailed trail guides, dog-friendly itineraries, and scenic road trips curated for the outdoor enthusiast.

woman and dog on top of a lake placid mountain during sunset with an orange sky and green mountains in distance
barkhamsted reservoir and saville dam in connecticut at sunrise
woman and dog on mountaintop in new hampshire at sunrise with golden sun coming up and ridges of green mountains in the distance and orange sky above.
dog on top of mount pierce with dog in spring with green mountains
must visit beach in connecticut at sunset with two dogs
woman and dog on top of a lake placid mountain during sunset with an orange sky and green mountains in distance

Hikes & Road Trips in CT & New England

Detailed trail guides, dog-friendly itineraries, and scenic road trips curated for the outdoor enthusiast.

Hidden Gems to Epic Views

Best Hikes in Connecticut

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👋 Hi! I’m Kristen!

I teach math at a high school but love to explore every chance I get! This often involves working in sunrise and sunset hikes during the week and road trips and long hikes on the weekend.

I haven’t always hiked this much even though I wanted to! I grew up in CT and in high school, I always was looking for someone to come up Sleeping Giant (our popular trail in town) with me.

More about ME
woman with brown hair and in black long sleeve top with arm around black dog on a hike with green trees in the background.

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Catch the Sunrise in Your In-box

Don’t wait for the weekend to find your trail. Join our community of early risers to get fresh route guides, gear reviews, and sunrise inspiration delivered before your first cup of coffee.

The “Must-Do” List

Most Iconic Vermont Hikes

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Must-Visit New York Travel Spots

Charming Towns, Epic Views, and Local Eats

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Looking for amazing hikes and road trips in CT and New England?! I’m on a mission to find and share all the adventures that Connecticut and the surrounding areas have to offer. Whether you’re looking to plan a road trip or a hike close to home, I know you will find your next adventure here!
Happy Trails 🐾🥾

  • dad and daughter at steep rock river in connecticut
  • two dogs on zoar trail along housatonic river in connecticut
  • man and woman smiling on hike on summer day with two big black and brown dogs on leashes
  • woman smiling in navy blue winter jacket on snowy mountaintop in new hampshire
  • woman smiling at top of mountain with rolling green mountains in background in adams, massachusetts.