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Take a trip back to Middletown 20,000 years ago and see how the melting of ice sheets from the last Ice Age impacted the present-day geology of the city.

How far back does Middletown’s history go? Go back in time 200 million years and see how Middletown’s geological history has impacted the city we know today.

A complex trail system that winds through miles of mixed forests, ridges, and the stone walls that meander the property of this former farmland.

With 3 trails to choose from, discover a hidden beach, an old quarry, a beaver pond, and gorgeous views.

A short, steep, rewarding hike with views over the Connecticut River and Great Hill Pond.

A beautiful, easy walk through white and red pine plantation, carpeted with fern in the summer.

A breeding resident of CT that hasn't recovered from shorebird hunting.

A summer favorite with mountain laurel blooming in early June and blueberry bushes later on.

Only about a dozen breeding sites exist in state, with one of the reliable locations being the CT River estuary.

Edible Nettle! Learn how to differentiate these two plants - both edible and nutritious.