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Castle Craig

Castle Craig

Castle Craig
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Alison C
Great Falls, VA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
This is a lovely place to stop for a couple of hours. There is a nice park at the bottom and the road to the castle is fairly easy. However, do not drive a motorhome up to the castle. Even though there is parking at the top, the road gets fairly narrow and there are a lot of overhanging trees.
Written 17 May 2021
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BusterBusBus
Orlando, FL1,052 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
This place has some of the best views in CT. You drive up to the "castle", its a tower. The tower you walk up these metal stairs a few flights, then it opens up to some amazing views. The tower sits along a steep cliff. This is also in Hubbard Park which is a beautiful park. Great place to visit anytime of year. If you are visiting the area and its in the cooler months bring a coat.
Written 20 November 2019
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goexplore2015
Niantic, CT10 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Solo
Second try. I was here in July on a Monday at noon -the gate was closed & I waited an hour and a half to see if it would open so I could drive up . Nope. No sign, no explanation. I drove over an hour to get here; I have a heart issue so I can’t walk over 3.5 miles up the road to the castle.
Today I thought I’d try again. I’m a photographer & really wanted to see the view. Gorgeous weather , thought there’s no way they’d do it again. Sunday, noon, gate locked. So disgusted with the state or whoever is in charge of this park. You could put up a sign saying is it just today or what!!
Don’t bother unless you’re young & healthy.
I won’t be back because there’s no way to find out if the actual road is open. The castle is open but that doesn’t help me. I can’t get to it.
Written 11 August 2019
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dachocochick
Greensboro, North Carolina36 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Family
We went this morning with my kids and my niece and nephew (Ages 2, 4, 4, and 6) with the intent of playing on the playground for a little bit and then driving up to the castle. My son loves castles and was really looking forward to seeing the castle. Playground was great - lots for the kids to do. However, when it was time to go visit the actual castle, the road was closed and we could not go. When we first arrived, I called the Parks and Rec department of the town to ask where the road was to go up and what time it opened. The road was right by the playground, but it was not open at 10 like she said. We played until 10:40 and the road was still not open. A disappointment for sure.
Written 1 July 2019
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gandrew99
Meriden, CT26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Friends
Castle Craig can be reached by road inside Hubbard park. The winding scenic route takes you past a reservoir and then gently climbs to Chaucer Peak. Once at the summit you can enter the midevile tower and climb the winding stairway to the top.
The views from the top of Castle Craig are breathtaking and on a clear day you can see Long Island Sound and even Long Island NY!
Written 3 March 2018
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Ryan D
Wallingford, CT50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017
I've been walking, hiking, and running here numerous times. It's especially nice in the spring and fall, summer can be a bit too warm for my liking. The road up to the Castle is 3 miles one way, it gets pretty steep halfway through.

The annual Castle Craig run in January is a blast! I highly recommend it if walking/running in the cold is your thing (yes, I'm one of those crazies who wants to get fresh air and sunshine even if I risk losing some extremities).
Written 30 November 2017
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beArNo7
Boston, MA53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
We took the Metacomet Trail which starts from route 71 all the way to the castle. The trail run cross a couple reservoirs, and is quit challenging at some part. But the view and the exercise we got totally worth it.
Written 27 October 2019
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Roadtriptrisha
Phoenix, MD655 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
Took about 15 min to drive to castle, there is a split almost at top of hill that is unmarked - go left (not straight). Nice reservoir, playground, pool, pavilions,etc at park below. Short climb up the castle and great views all around - worth visiting.
Written 23 July 2017
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Jetset124
Southington, CT238 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
What a perfect place to go hiking! If you'd like to drive up, the views are incredible and there's plenty of parking closely to the castle. The views are beautiful. When we visited, there was an Italian ice vendor, so there are definitely treats to be had. Definitely climb to the top of the castle (it's not that many steps). Dogs are allowed to climb the castle too!

I've lived in CT forever and only visited for the first time this year. It's definitely a sweet spot and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, outdoor activity.
Written 4 September 2019
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KTWild
New Hartford, CT23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Solo
We drove the road to the castle. If you are going to hike it bring lots of water, it's a trek. Great view from the top. Nice parking area at the top. Not a lot of space to have a picnic but still a neat location.
Written 21 September 2018
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