Fall in the Nutmeg State is a magical time, and the fall foliage in Connecticut is pretty amazing. Whether your favorite way of celebrating the season is visiting a pumpkin patch, checking out a great fall festival, or drinking some tasty apple cider, one aspect of autumn that’s undeniably awesome is the beautiful reds, golds, and oranges that deck out the trees. While pretty much any hike located within a deciduous forest will provide great opportunities for leaf-peeping, one trail that we’re particularly fond of is the Macedonia Brook State Park Loop Trail. Check it out:

This beautiful 6.8-mile loop is within the state park that shares its name, in the little town of Kent.
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This is an amazing place to visit at any time of year. Kent is one of our favorite small towns in Connecticut, and the views from this trail are pretty spectacular, with overlooks that will let you see for miles.
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However, when the trees are all decked out in autumn splendor, it adds a special ambiance to the park that makes it even more magical.
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The trail does have quite the elevation gain (1,735 feet), so it's worth noting that it's pretty hard if you're planning on enjoying the entire trek.
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Even just hiking a portion of the trail is pretty beautiful, though!
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Just remember: sadly, these hues will pop up quickly and be gone before you know it, so make sure to get out and enjoy the leaf-peeping while the colors are at their most vibrant.
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For more information about the Macedonia Brook Loop Trail near Kent, CT, check out our friends at Alltrails. While you’re there, consider signing up for a free trial of Alltrails+. Benefits like downloadable trail maps and turn-by-turn directions mean you don’t have to worry about getting lost in the woods just because you lost cell service.

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Macedonia Brook State Park, 159 Macedonia Brook Rd, Kent, CT 06757, USA