Winter Wonder Blue-Blazed Challenge

Support CFPA's care for the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails and Connecticut's woodlands while you discover the diverse landscapes of EIGHT hikes in EIGHT Connecticut counties--each featuring a Blue-Blazed hiking route designed to captivate your senses.

Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to winter adventures, these trails offer something for every skill level. Along the way, uncover hidden gems: frozen waterfalls, quiet vistas, wildlife tracks, and sweeping views revealed only in the colder months.

Every participant who logs at least one hike will receive a special CFPA camp mug that clips right onto your pack! The participant who completes all routes listed with the fastest accumulated times for each route wins a gift certificate.

The adventure begins on the Winter Solstice and wraps up on the Spring Solstice—December 21 through March 20. Gear up for an unforgettable season of exploration, and join us for scheduled group hikes offered on the challenging Blue-Blazed routes found below:

1.      Hartford County – Castle Craig East & West Peak Loop 6.3 miles https://www.strava.com/routes/3424753677028387358 Level: hard.

2.      New Haven County – Regicides Trail 4.6  https://www.strava.com/routes/3424764415560060446 Level: easy

3.      Middlesex County – Higby Mountain Out & Back 5.6 https://www.strava.com/routes/3424768821952272926 Level: moderate

4.      Tolland County – Risley Reservoir Loop 3.5 https://www.strava.com/routes/3424837249403029500 Level: easy

5.      New London County – Pequot Trail -Out & Back 6 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3437110365570100224 Level: moderate

6.      Windham County – Pine Acres Pond Loop (Goodwin State Forest loop) 5.5 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3436737152186243162 Level: moderate

7.      Fairfield County – Aspetuck Trail into Huntington Woods 5.6 Miles -  https://www.strava.com/routes/3436740129122160066 Level: Moderate

8.      Litchfield County – Mohawk to Housatonic State Forest 11 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3436742221197716404 Level: Hard

Participants will have to record each hike on a GPS app of your choice and send to Lpierce@ctwoodlands.org.

Join others for a scheduled hike on these routes here at https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/