Great Kid-Friendly Hikes In Connecticut

With temperatures warming up, thoughts naturally turn toward outdoor activities. And if you have little ones to keep occupied and engaged, finding fun, family friendly things to do - especially those that cost little or nothing - is paramount.

To that end, the travel and entertainment website OnlyInYourState.com recently profiled 10 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Connecticut That Are 1 Mile and Under.

"Connecticut has hundreds of great hiking trails, but not all of them are suitable for children," writes OnlyInYourState.com's Natalie Clunan. "Little legs and feet have a harder time when there are jutting roots and big rocks to traverse, so If you have little ones, you’ll want a trail that is relatively flat and well groomed."

Located around the state, these short hikes not only offer the groomed paths but also the beautiful scenery that Connecticut residents love.

Below are five of the hikes, to view the other five click on OnlyInYourState.com for what the site says about them. Most of the trails are free but some may have costs to park or access certain areas, check out the links for more information:

• Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury
• Lake Mohegan, Fairfield
• Tarrywile Park, Danbury
• Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme
• Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center, Bristol

To view information on the remaining five - Roaring Brook Nature Center, Westmoor Park, Wharton Brook State Park, Northwest Park and Kent Falls State Park - click on 10 Totally Kid-Friendly Hikes In Connecticut That Are 1 Mile And Under on OnlyInYourState.com.

Know of some other kid-friendly hikes in Connecticut? Tell us about them in the comments section below.

Photo of Rocky Neck State Park via CT.gov