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Mount Riga State Park and Bear Mountain Loop

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Mount Riga State Park contains a portion of the Undermountain Trail, which connects to both Paradise Land Trail and the Appalachian Trail, forming a popular that includes Bear Mountain, the tallest point in Connecticut.  
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking
Length
5.4 miles, Loop
Difficulty
Moderate, Advanced
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

Mount Riga State Park contains trailhead and part of the Undermountain Trail which connects to the popular Paradise Lane Trail and Appalachian Trail.

Hikers can reach the Appalachian Trail directly from Undermountain Trail, or can complete a 5 mile loop that includes Bear Mountain, the tallest mountain in Connecticut and has great views of New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, a small portion in Massachusetts, and returns via Paradise Lane Trail

The majority of Mount Riga State Park is north of the Undermountain Trail and is undeveloped. The Undermountain Trail begins at the parking area and continues west through Mount Riga State Park.

Other Information

Rules

  • Archery hunting (deer and turkey only) is permitted in Mount Riga State Park. Please be aware of postings. 

Trail Manager

This park is managed by the following CT DEEP Park Headquarters:

CT DEEP: Macedonia Brook State Park
159 Macedonia Brook Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-3238
https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/listing-of-state-parks
Connecticut Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club
https://ct-amc.org/trails/

Trail Tips

Respect Wildlife
Avoid known animal mating or nesting areas during sensitive times.

Trailhead Information

From the intersection of Route 44 and Route 41

From the junction of Route 44 and Route 41 in the center of Salisbury, proceed north on Route 41 for 3.2 miles to the Undermountain Trail parking area on the left.

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