Wolcott, Connecticut Travel Information

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Leatherman Cave Trail (Distance: 6.5 mi) Little is known about the peculiar man for whom this cave is named. He was said to be Jules Bourglay, who left his home in Lyons, France, when his poor financial judgment ruined the family leather bus...

Thomaston, CT - Hiking - length:2 mi

Black Rock (Distance: 6.6 mi) This is a steady and sometimes strenuous walk up a steep trail to Black Rock ledges and beautiful vistas. Not the easiest walk, this one isn’t for everyone.

Watertown, CT - Hiking - length:2.5 mi

Leatherman Cave (Distance: 6.6 mi) This is a primarily uphill walk over rocky cliffs to one of the caves where the legendary Leatherman is said to have frequently made a stop on his endless travels throughout the state. With scenic out...

Watertown, CT - Hiking - length:2.6 mi

Middlebury Greenway (Distance: 6.8 mi) This delightful asphalt path winds 4.4 miles through the residential community of Middlebury, connecting businesses, parks, and homes. The popular trail offers residents an off-road option for running...

Danbury, CT - Rail-Trails - length:4.4 mi

Larkin State Park Trail (Distance: 7.4 mi) Canopied with deciduous trees for most of its 10.4 miles, the Larkin State Park Trail (a.k.a. Larkin Bridle Path) is primarily a wilderness trail, with wooded vistas, wetland views, and sparse residen...

Danbury, CT - Rail-Trails - length:10.4 mi

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Farmingbury Hills 1 Farmingbury Hills Golf Course Public, 9 holes 2966 yards, par 35 3.0 miles from center of Wolcott, Connecticut

Pine Valley Pine Valley Golf Course, Inc. Public, 18 holes 6325 yards, par 71 4.5 miles from center of Wolcott, Connecticut

Pequabuck Pequabuck Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6015 yards, par 69 5.1 miles from center of Wolcott, Connecticut

East Mountain East Mountain Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 5817 yards, par 70 5.3 miles from center of Wolcott, Connecticut

Western Hills Western Hills Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6427 yards, par 72 6.0 miles from center of Wolcott, Connecticut

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