Windsor Locks, Connecticut Travel Information

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Windsor Locks Canal (Distance: 2.6 mi) This flat, paved trail takes you along a former tow path with the historic Windsor Locks Canal on one side and the Enfield Rapids and the Connecticut River on the other. The total path is almost 10 mi...

Windsor Locks, CT - Walking - length:10 mi

Peak Mountain (Distance: 5.3 mi) This hike takes you up Peak Mountain to the highest point on the Metacomet Trail between Tariffville and the Massachusetts state line. The trail is rocky in spots, but it’s not too tiring if you pace ...

East Granby, CT - Hiking - length:3 mi

Manituck Lookout (Distance: 5.5 mi) This steady uphill walk along the Metacomet Trail leads you to mountain outlooks atop traprock ridges with views of the valley and far-flung mountains. Vantage points along the trail are column-like t...

Suffield, CT - Hiking - length:4 mi

Old New-Gate Wildlife Trail (Distance: 5.9 mi) This wonderful walk is suitable for all ages and can be combined with a visit to the historic Old New-Gate Prison for a memorable day trip.

East Granby, CT - Walking - length:0.8 mi

McLean Game Refuge Trail (Distance: 8.0 mi) At 4,446 acres, the McLean Game Refuge is one of the largest parcels of conservation land, state or privately owned, in Connecticut. Its many miles of well-maintained trails lead through extensive har...

Granby, CT - Hiking - length:3.5 mi

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Airways Airways Golf Course & Country Club Public, 18 holes 5845 yards, par 71 4.1 miles from center of Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Suffield Suffield Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 2966 yards, par 36 4.4 miles from center of Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Tradition The Tradition Golf Club At Windsor Public, 18 holes 6069 yards, par 71 4.5 miles from center of Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Willowbrook Willow Brook Golf Course Public, 18 holes 3000 yards, par 60 6.2 miles from center of Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Topstone Topstone Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6549 yards, par 72 6.3 miles from center of Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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