Winter skiing & hiking trails are abundant in Litchfield Connecticut

This conservation area has 35 miles of trails open year-round for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. Good assistance from a color-coded trail map. Guided tours of the woodlands are offered on occasion throughout the winter. For skiers, there is no trail grooming, lodge, or rentals. Bring you own equipment.

These two adjacent state forests are located along the west branch of the Farmington River, named a wild and scenic river by the National Park Service. Cross country skiing is done in the snowy seasons. - Cross Country Skiing Map (PDF)