Dennis Hill State Park

Dennis Hill State Park

Dennis Hill, a 240-acre estate, was gifted to the State of Connecticut in 1935 by Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis, a noted New York surgeon. A unique summit pavilion (formerly summer residence), located at an elevation of 1627 feet, is a popular attraction. Haystack Mountain, Mt. Greylock, the Green Mountains, and a portion of the State of New Hampshire can be seen from the summit in clear weather. A paved road that is relatively easy to transcend leads to the building at the top of the hill. Additional trails wind through the woods of the park, where adventurers can find some of the oldest rocks in the state. Note that limited parking is available at the entrance, and the interior road is only open to vehicles on the weekends in October. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails.