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Particularly Special Place
Description
In the 1960's while this area was been excavated for a construction project, approximately 3,500 dinosaur tracks were unearthed. After this discovery, construction was halted and not long after, the site was designated a state park.
To protect 2,000 of these tracks an exhibition center known as the "Dinosaur Trackway" was built. In addition to the trackway, this park includes a picnic area, amphitheater, an arboretum, interpretive signage, boardwalks, and nature trails.
On the Road: This park is easily accessible and has ample parking on site.
ADA Accessible: The trackway is accessible and handicap parking is available.
Family Friendly: All of Dinosaur State Park is educational and great for kids.
Gem Type: Prehistoric Site
Nearby Trails
2.8
mi
4.5
km
Castle Craig
Intermediate
Meriden, CT
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Intermediate
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Meriden, CT |
Minor Issues
Update
51 days ago
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14
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0.2
mi
0.4
km
Day Pond Brook Spur Trail
Intermediate
East Hampton, CT
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Intermediate
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East Hampton, CT |
Unknown
Update
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2
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3.5
mi
5.7
km
Red Loop
Easy
West Hartford, CT
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Easy
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West Hartford, CT |
Unknown
Update
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1
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3.2
mi
5.1
km
Portland Air Line Trail
Easy
East Hampton, CT
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Easy
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East Hampton, CT |
Unknown
Update
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1
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18.1
mi
29.1
km
Quinnipiac Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Cheshire Village, CT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Cheshire Village, CT |
Unknown
Update
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4
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6.8
mi
11.0
km
Salmon River Trail (Blue Trail)
Intermediate/Difficult
Moodus, CT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Moodus, CT |
Unknown
Update
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4
|
|
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2.3
mi
3.6
km
Crescent Lake Loop
Intermediate
Plainville, CT
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Intermediate
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Plainville, CT |
Unknown
Update
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2
|
|
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0.5
mi
0.7
km
Laurel Grove Brook Trail
Intermediate
Middletown, CT
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Intermediate
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Middletown, CT |
Unknown
Update
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2
|
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5.8
mi
9.4
km
Ragged Mountain Blue and Red Blazed Loop
Difficult
Kensington, CT
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Difficult
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Kensington, CT |
Unknown
Update
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2
|
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0.6
mi
0.9
km
Yellow Trail (Old Cedar Trail)
Easy/Intermediate
Manchester, CT
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Easy/Intermediate
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Manchester, CT |
Unknown
Update
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2
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