Hiking in Barkhamsted

Barkhamsted has approximately 130 miles of hiking options on 33 different trail combinations. All are trails that can be completed using just one car (loop trails & “out & back” hikes). The hike names are listed below, from shorter to longer.

  • Clicking on the hike title will connect you to the web page which has a satellite map, trail and parking directions.
  • It is important to connect your cell phone to this web page or print out the one page information link for the hike.
  • Select a hike by time, which is based on miles and effort (vertical feet). Hiking time is without breaks. Distance is in total miles from your car. Feet vertical is the total hike up and downhill.

The Top 10

Hikes for all ages to Barkhamsted's best views, historical sites, and highest point.

Type

Trail Name

Vertical Climb
(Feet)

Time
(w/o breaks)

Photo Ops?

Distance
(Miles)

Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
0.3
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
100
'
Time (w/o breaks):
0.5
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
1.0
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
275
'
Time (w/o breaks):
0.5
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
1.0-1.5
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
50-100
'
Time (w/o breaks):
0.5-0.8
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
1.0-1.6
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
160-290
'
Time (w/o breaks):
0.9
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
0.9
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
290
'
Time (w/o breaks):
0.9
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
0.8
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
360
'
Time (w/o breaks):
0.9
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
1.1
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
420
'
Time (w/o breaks):
0.7-1.2
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
1.7
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
280
'
Time (w/o breaks):
1.5
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
1.7-2.3
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
400-480
'
Time (w/o breaks):
1.8
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
3.3
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
780
'
Time (w/o breaks):
1.7-2.5
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes

Loop Hikes from Inside People's State Forest

A little longer, but with modest elevation. April through November.

Type

Trail Name

Vertical Climb
(Feet)

Time
(w/o breaks)

Photo Ops?

Distance
(Miles)

Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
1.5
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
360
'
Time (w/o breaks):
1.2
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
2.6
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
610
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.0
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
2.6
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
880
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.1
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
3.3
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
800
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.1
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes

Loop Hikes from the Valley

Parking on or East and West River Road.

Type

Trail Name

Vertical Climb
(Feet)

Time
(w/o breaks)

Photo Ops?

Distance
(Miles)

Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
3.5
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1050
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
3.5
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1100
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.1
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
5
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1520
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.9
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
0.7
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
660
'
Time (w/o breaks):
0.8
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
2.8
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1370
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.1
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
3.3
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1910
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.4
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
5.5
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
2130
'
Time (w/o breaks):
3.5
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
2.9
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1050
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
5.5
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1750
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.8
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
6.1
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
2000
'
Time (w/o breaks):
3.1
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
6.4
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
2170
'
Time (w/o breaks):
3.5
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
2
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1200
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.1
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
6.9
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
2790
'
Time (w/o breaks):
3.7
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Loop
Distance (miles):
9.6
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
3870
'
Time (w/o breaks):
5.6
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes

Out & Back Hikes

Open all year, with 2 car option, to shorten the miles and vertical feet.

Type

Trail Name

Vertical Climb
(Feet)

Time
(w/o breaks)

Photo Ops?

Distance
(Miles)

Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
3.9
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1120
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.8
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
4.3
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
2250
'
Time (w/o breaks):
2.8
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
4.8
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
2000
'
Time (w/o breaks):
3.0
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
5.0
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
1400
'
Time (w/o breaks):
3.0
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes
Type:
Out & Back
Distance (miles):
8.6
miles
Vertical Climb (feet):
3400
'
Time (w/o breaks):
5.6
hours
Photo Ops?:
Yes