HIKING: Lovers Leap State Park

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Description

Trails through the park will lead the walker through centuries of land-use history. Heading northeast from the parking lot the trail utilizes the 1895 Berlin Iron Bridge, one of five remaining in Connecticut, to cross the Housatonic River. Across the bridge the Lovers Leap Trail heads southeast 1,200 feet to the rock formation that gives the park its name.

Directions

From New Milford: From Main Street in New Milford travel south to the junction of Bridge Street (Routes 202/67). Follow Bridge Street south/east one tenth of as mile to the split of Route 67 and Route 202. From that intersection, follow Route 67 south for 200 feet and bear right onto Grove Street. Follow Grove Street south 2.3 miles, crossing the Housatonic River. The parking lot for Lovers Leap State Park will be on your left.

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