John McManama Nature Trail is a 0.9 mile loop hike through 40 acres of rolling glacial terrain next to West District School. It was created in 1982 in honor of John McManama, principal of the West District School.  [Trailhead Location]

Nancy Conklin Trail is a level 1.4 mile loop off Meadow Road to the location where the Farmington River turns to the north. The trail follows along the Pequabuck and Farmington Rivers. The Farmington Land Trust does a great job managing this property. [Trailhead Location]

Shade Swamp Sanctuary White Trail is a 2.3 mile long trail which is mostly wide and level, located on 800 acres of mature forest owned by the State of Connecticut. [Trailhead Location] The White Trail is also a Nature Trail using pages 1-16 & 26-32 of this Trail Guidebook

Farmington Reservoir Trails. There is a 0.5 mile level walk along the dam. There is also a moderately steep 1.0 mile out-and back hike up Farmington Mountain to Reservoir Rock. After the leaves are gone it has good views to the west. [Trailhead Location]

Hill-Stead Museum Trails -  The Museum has 2.4 miles of hiking on 6 different trails. They have a pond, meadows, low bush, and forest habitat which makes it great for animal watching. The trails are opened daily from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. They provide trail maps and information at the kiosk next to the trail head parking. [Trailhead Location]

Farmington Memorial Town Forest- Blue & White Trails. The Blue Trail offers a 2.4 mile out-and-back hike from rt. 177. You can add the 0.8 mile White Trail half loop on your return to create a 3.0 mile level hike. Another option is adding the Memorial Loop (orange blazed) trail to the Lt. Vincent H. Core Memorial. This would add another level mile. [Trailhead Location]

Taine Mountain Trails. These 2 Steep short loop hikes provide the most adventure in town due to new vegetation growth and infrequent trail blazes.  They also provide a good cardio workout with over 1,000 vertical feet in 2.1 miles.   [Trailhead Location]