There’s no shortage of great day or weekend trips in Connecticut, with every region of the state offering up a magical getaway for a day or two. If you ask us, few outings sound more fun than a hiking excursion followed up with a wine tasting. If that sounds like your idea of a great day, we’ve got the perfect day trip to New Hartford, CT planned for you. Check it out:

You'll start your day with a trek up Jones Mountain
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While this trail is on the more difficult side of easy, it's not overly hard if you are at all experienced. The entire loop is just over 2.5 miles.
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The hike up Jones Mountain will take about an hour and 15 minutes or so.
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This is a beautiful trail to explore at any time of year, and there's plenty of shade to keep you cool on a sunny day.
Jones Mountain, New Hartford, CT 06057, USA
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This is one of the best places for hiking in New Hartford, CT.
After all that energy expenditure, you might be ready to relax. Thankfully, we know just the place: Connecticut Valley Winery.
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This small, family-owned winery is seasonally open for wine tastings on weekends.
Crystal Hall/Google Reviews
Connecticut Valley Winery has won multiple awards for their red and white varieties.
Rich LoPresti/Google Reviews
The Litchfield Hills region is such a pretty part of the state, and there are few better ways to enjoy it than a hiking and winery trip to New Hartford, CT!
Connecticut Valley Winery Llc, 1480 Litchfield Turnpike, New Hartford, CT 06057, USA
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Doesn’t this look like such a fun getaway?

For more information about the Jones Mountain hike, check out our friends at AllTrails. If you’re an avid hiker, consider a free trial of AllTrails+: this membership will allow you to download trail maps and enjoy other benefits.

To learn more about Connecticut Valley Winery, check out the Connecticut Valley Winery website or Connecticut Valley Winery Facebook page.

 

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