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"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir

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"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir

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I took this photo on a hike at Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut. This 1,000-acre park consists of the beautiful Eightmile River's Chapman Falls. The hike is just as great as it is to look at the falls. I will definitely be back there again.

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"Do not follow where the path may lead, go instead where there is not path and leave a trail" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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"Do not follow where the path may lead, go instead where there is not path and leave a trail" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Hiking became a passion of mine Freshman year in college. In the beginning of spring of my Freshman year, my boyfriend decided to take me on a hike at Sleeping Giant State Park. Explaining to him that I have never hiked before, I was told that we would take the easy trail to the castle; I was lied to, HAHA. A few moments into the hike I realized that I was definitely not on an easy path, in fact, I was on the hardest trail of them all. I remember being so exhausted and frustrated with my boyfriend, but little did I know, it would be so amazing. When we came toward the top of the trail, I turned to look at a beautiful view of not only Quinnipiac University, but of the state. It was so amazing and at the moment I knew how worth this exhausting experience was. From there on, I knew that this was something I wanted to keep doing, so I did.

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As hiking is something I plan to continue doing in my future, I want to bring this into my career. As a teacher, I have to make sure that my students are given a highly engaging learning experience. I would love to take my students on field trips where we could go on an educational hike to learn about nature.

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My most recent hike was over the month of April, on the Mattabesett Trail in Middletown, CT. I'm so glad I found a hike that is close to home, so that I can get out of my house for a bit. This trail goes all the way around Central Connecticut and is a great way to spend time enjoying nature.

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As this trail isn't a typical forest hike, the Rhode Island Cliff Walk is no joke and one of the most beautiful places to explore. This walk is 3.5 miles along the mansions of Newport and allows you to explore the history that dates all the way back to 1917.

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Want to start hiking? Check out this site for information and trails to try out!

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Want to start hiking? Check out this site for information and trails to try out!

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Stories > Connecticut's Top 10 Hiking Trails

Connecticut today is crisscrossed by hundreds of miles of hiking trails. These 10 hikes run through high land and low, across difficult and easy terrain, and they offer unique insight into the geology, flora and fauna of the state. They also serve as blissful, highly satisfying getaways from the noise and crowds of daily life.

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Connecticut today is crisscrossed by hundreds of miles of hiking trails. These 10 hikes run through high land and low, across difficult and easy terrain, and they offer unique insight into the geology, flora and fauna of the state. They also serve as blissful, highly satisfying getaways from the noise and crowds of daily life.

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One of my favorite adventures that I have ever had. The Cliff Walk is very long but very rewarding. My boyfriend and I have made this trail one of our initiations to the spring season every year.