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Collis P. Huntington State Park, Redding

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Collis P. Huntington State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,017 acres (412 ha) in the towns of Redding, Newtown, and Bethel in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The state park is noted for Anna Hyatt Huntington's sculptures of bears and wolves that welcome visitors at the park entrance. Her work can also be seen in the heroic sculpture of General Israel Putnam at Putnam Memorial State Park in Redding. The park bears the name of railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington, whose heirs donated the lands to the state. The park's web of multi-use trails is open to hikers, cyclists, and equestrians. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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  • By nmay2016
    Great place for a fall Sunday afternoon hike. Take the dog, your kids (get them off the couch or iPhone) and get outside! 
    Great place for a fall Sunday afternoon hike. Take the dog, your kids (get them off the couch or iPhone) and get outside!  more »
  • By rnnIV
    Great selection of trails and difficulty. Typically secluded and very quiet, and also a good option for mountain biking and trail running. 
    Great selection of trails and difficulty. Typically secluded and very quiet, and also a good option for mountain biking and trail running.  more »
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  • By jack whalen
    Nice place
  • By Rebecca Malone
    I take my kids fishing here pretty often. It's safe for them and extremely peaceful. Beautiful park and very well maintained!
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