We also hiked a short portion of the New England National Scenic Trail, which became an official national park unit several years ago, near Castle Craig CT. Jen needed it for her own parks quest, and I wanted to re-confirm it after losing my notes on which specific section I had previously hiked.

A rocky cliff overlooks a vast expanse of green forest under a cloudy sky.A lush green valley stretches out below rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky.A narrow, rocky path winds through a lush, green forest with a tree marked by a blue trail sign.A lush green forest stretches across rolling hills under a cloudy sky, with a distant view of a town or city.Castle Craig, a stone tower in Hubbard Park, stands at 976 feet offering scenic views and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.