West Hartford Reservoir

The West Hartford Reservoir recreation area is located on the western edge of West Hartford, Connecticut and 2.5 miles northeast of Farmington, Connecticut. There are six large reservoirs along the eastern part of the park and a paved cycling trail that winds through the southern portion. The blue-blazed Metacomet Trail follows the highest ridge of the area and the network of trails throughout the area has led this to be a local mecca for mountain bikers, hikers, and trail-runners. The western edge is marked by Deer Cliff, a high rocky ledge that runs for about 1.5 miles north-south. The Deer Cliff ledges have a long tradition of climbing routes for local mountaineers, but at this time the private access to the cliff base has been closed to the public.

External links

* Connecticut Explorer's Guide [http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_045.htm Deer Cliff Climbing Map] and [http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_219.htm Metacomet Trail Map]
* [http://themdc.com/images/talcmapf.gifWest Hartford Reservoir Trail Map]