Bethel, Connecticut Travel Information

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Mootry Peak Lookout Loop (Distance: 2.1 mi) This hike takes you through several markedly different types of terrain from rolling, wide-open hayfields, past a lake and pond, to rocky scrambles and a steep ascent to Mootry Peak Overlook. One feat...

Danbury, CT - Hiking - length:3.2 mi

Putnam Memorial State Park (Distance: 3.0 mi) Take this hands-on walk through history at the site of the Continental Army’s 1779 winter encampment under the command of General Israel Putnam in Bethel. Actual encampment remains await exploration a...

Redding, CT - Hiking - length:0.95 mi

Collis P. Huntington State Park (Distance: 3.2 mi) At 883 acres, Collis Huntington State Park packs in plenty of trails to explore what was once a private land reserve containing five ponds and well-graded carriage roads winding past steep rock format...

Redding, CT - Hiking - length:2.42 mi

Huntington State Park (Distance: 3.4 mi) The town of Redding, about 8 miles southeast of Danbury. The terrain here is relatively flat, but with many short, steep climbs and descents, some made more challenging by loose terrain. Since the tra...

Redding, CT - Mountain Biking - length:10 mi

Putnam Memorial (Distance: 5.4 mi) This is a fascinating walk through Connecticut’s own Valley Forge. Set in a beautiful, historic park, this is a walk for all abilities. Putnam Memorial State Park comprises more than 250 acres and inc...

Redding, CT - Walking - length:2 mi

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Ridgewood Ridgewood Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6570 yards, par 71 3.5 miles from center of Bethel, Connecticut

Rock Ridge Rock Ridge Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 3030 yards, par 35 3.8 miles from center of Bethel, Connecticut

Redding Redding Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6317 yards, par 71 3.9 miles from center of Bethel, Connecticut

Newtown Newtown Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 2466 yards, par 34 4.7 miles from center of Bethel, Connecticut

Ridgefield Ridgefield Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6444 yards, par 71 5.7 miles from center of Bethel, Connecticut

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