Larkin State Park Trail, Southbury

Name: Larkin State Park Trail
Address: Southbury, United States

#1 among attractions in Southbury

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Larkin State Park Trail is a Connecticut rail trail that follows the former New York & New England Railroad roadbed across the towns of Southbury, Oxford, Middlebury, and Naugatuck. The trail is 10.3 miles long; its eastern terminus is at Whittemore Glen State Park, the western at Kettletown Road in Southbury. The trail is open for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. ()

Length: 10.3 miElevation: 400 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°28'21"N, 73°12'25"W

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Southbury United States

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Larkin State Park Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quassy Amusement Park, Glebe House, St. Rose of Lima Church, Middlebury Parks and Recreation.

4.8 miNE
Water park, Theme park, Amusement park
Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury
122 min walk • Quassy Amusement Park, nestled in the picturesque town of Middlebury, Connecticut, is a charming family destination that has been delighting visitors for over a century. Established in 1908, this traditional amusement park offers a slice of Americana with a blend of...
4.4 miN
Museum, History museum
Glebe House, Woodbury
113 min walk • The Glebe House is a historic house museum at 49 Hollow Road in Woodbury, Connecticut. Built about 1740, it is a prominent local example of Georgian colonial architecture. It is also important as the site of the first Episcopal Church election in the United States.
6.2 miSW
Church
St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown
159 min walk • St. Rose of Lima Church is a Roman Catholic parish church at 46 Church Hill Road in Newtown, Connecticut, United States. It is under the authority of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and was founded under the patronage of St.
5.8 miNE
41°31'39"N • 73°7'24"W
Middlebury Parks and Recreation, Middlebury
147 min walk • Park
6.4 miSW
Archaeological site
Camps Nos. 10 and 41 of Rochambeau's Army, Newtown
162 min walk • Camps Nos. 10 and 41 of Rochambeau's Army, also known as Site No. 97-87D, is an historical archeological site that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
2.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Southford Falls State Park
67 min walk • Southford Falls State Park is a public recreation area covering 126 acres in the towns of Oxford and Southbury, Connecticut. The state park offers fishing, hiking, waterfalls, and a covered bridge over Eight Mile Brook.
3.6 miS
National park
Kettletown State Park
91 min walk • One of the main attractions at Kettletown State Park is the opportunity for water-based activities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Zoar. The park also features a designated swimming area with a sandy beach, making...
6.7 miSW
41°24'44"N • 73°18'31"W
Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Newtown
172 min walk • History museum, Library
4.5 miN
Georgian architecture
Jabez Bacon House, Woodbury
116 min walk • The Jabez Bacon House is a historic house on Hollow Road in Woodbury, Connecticut. Built in 1760 for a prominent regional merchant, it is a well-preserved example of Georgian architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
4.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
George Waldo State Park
113 min walk • George Waldo State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area on the eastern shore of Lake Lillinonah in the town of Southbury, Connecticut. Park activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting. The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
7.7 miNW
41°33'12"N • 73°18'30"W
Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury
195 min walk • Library