Peoples State Forest Tours and Activities

#TakeaHike right up the Jessie Gerard trail in Barkhamsted, CT! It's mostly uphill but a fairly short hike. There's a beautiful stream halfway up as well that spills over into an awesome waterfall. There is one switchback turn that you want to go left on the blue/yellow trail instead of continuing on the solid blue trail but other than that it's very straight forward. You could make it more adventurous on the way up or down and do the waterfall trail which is a bit more work. When you get to the top it's stunning vistas for a far as you can see. You can even see the Farmington River winding its way through the trees below. It's my happy place. I spend lots of time meditating up here in all of the seasons. ❤️

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Hotel St. James

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NZ$2,983

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26 Apr - 2 May

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The staff was amazing

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Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

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NZ$3,515

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26 Apr - 2 May

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Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,348 reviews)

There is no carpet anywhere in the hallways and rooms, so noise ricochets everywhere. I was woken up a number of times late at night by drunk guests returning to their rooms after partying. The shower did not get particularly hot - I could not get the water to get more than lukewarm. The blanket on the bed was so minimal I had to crank up the heater to be warm enough to sleep.

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Popular places to visit

Peoples State Forest Nature Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Peoples State Forest Nature Museum in Riverton.

Harts Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harts Island during your travels in Barkhamsted. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

Old School House Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Old School House Museum during your trip to Barkhamsted. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

Tatro Pond

You can take time to visit Tatro Pond during your travels to Winchester.

Ames Plaza Shopping Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ames Plaza Shopping Center during your visit to Barkhamsted. Take in the live music in this relaxing area.

American Mural Project

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at American Mural Project during your trip to Winchester.

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