Mt Tom State Park

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Mount Tom Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794, USA
Added by Jopie, at 11 April 2022

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• Scott Wilkens

  26 October 2022

  Awesome trail for hiking or takeing RC trucks to if your into it. Tower has a great view and the beach is nice during the summer. I come here often

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• Stephanie Frake Partridge

  22 October 2022

  Lovely park for beginners hiking. Lots of rocks and about 300 feet of elevation from parking to top. Great for active kids, leashed dogs, and a wonderful view at the top.

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• Jeffrey Mazzone

  06 October 2022

  I’m giving this 5 stars because it is my son’s favorite place to go during the summer. It’s a small, simple state park that offers picnic tables and grills on both sides of the small beach and swimming area, which has made it easy to keep an eye on the kiddos when it’s time to prepare food. The bathrooms are right there as well, easily accessible, and clean. There is no lifeguard on duty which makes the swimming and playing experience much better IMO. Whether it’s tossing a ball around, diving for fish, fresh water mussels, crayfish, or items that people have lost in the water, there’s no fun police to squash whatever it is you enjoy. Even when the park is full, we’ve never had an issue with finding our own space and have only had good experiences with other people doing their own thing. Paddle boarding, kayaking/canoeing, swimming across the lake, fishing, or hiking there’s something for everyone who enjoys the outdoors. Lastly, the tower trail is a relatively short 15 minute hike to the top with 360° views from the top of the tower. Sunsets over the lake are especially nice.
  The only downside is the geese and the dirty little minefields you may encounter. If you’re nervous about them acting aggressive when you walk by them or they get to close, a word of advice, don’t look directly at them and they won’t feel threatened. Please don’t intentionally feed them it only makes them act more territorial. Enjoy!

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• Erich Wenis

  28 August 2022

  Came for kayaking on the lake.
  Found it was a little too small for what we were hoping.
  Fairly clear water.
  Lots of things to look at around the edges, but fish were hard to come by unless you count the under 4 inches.
  Beach area is nice for families.

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• Michael Penton

  18 April 2022

  Pretty short hike up to the tower, and once you are up there are some nice views. A good walk, and well worth the climb to get to the tower.

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