Biking in southwestern Connecticut
Bear Mountain in Danbury is the perfect spot for hikers and cyclists to not only enjoy a great area to get in their physical activity, but a great area to explore nature. With Candlewood Lake right next to the area, hikes and bike outings come with a gorgeous view of the lake as well. There are also plenty of chances to glimpse wildlife throughout the area.
www.berkshirehiking.com
Sherwood Island State Park in Westport is Connecticut’s first state park and certainly one of its finest. More than 230 acres of park space provide hiker and cyclists plenty of land to cover along the beauty of Long Island Sound. Get too hot on the trails? Just mosey on down to the shore and take a dip to cool off.
www.friendsofsherwoodisland.org/park
This 400-acre forest in Stamford is ideal for taking your bike out for an adventure into nature. The park presents visitors with a taste of everything from trails, rock formations, a wildflower garden, caves, and streams and wetlands.
www.friendsofmianusriverpark.org
Visitors can take on 93 acres of serene landscape in Stamford at Bartlett Arboretum. With nine trails to choose from, there’s no shortage of hiking and biking space to be had. The Poorhouse Brook runs straight through the Arboretum allowing visitors to take a slow stroll along the water and hit the peddles across the park.
www.bartlettarboretum.org
The New Canaan Nature Center flaunts a diverse area of wetlands and trails across two ponds and two miles of trails that make up the largest tracks of open space in New Canaan. The trails are open from dusk to dawn and are free to use for the public.
www.newcanaannature.org