Northwest Highlands - Connecticut, USA

This is my favorite place to hike in Connecticut. The terrain is really rough and exhausting to maneuver, which is typical of the Northwest Highlands of Connecticut. Located in the northwest corner of the state, it is part of the Berkshires and is known for its very rocky, hilly terrain and cooler temperatures. It is a heavily forested area (75%) with mesic forests that are dominated by hardwood and conifers. Common trees in the area include: oak, white and red pine, hickory, ash, maple, birch, and eastern hemlock...among others. There is also a variety of fauna - black bears, deer, coyotes, red fox, hare, raccoons, bobcats, porcupines, otters, fishers, beavers, wild turkeys, ducks, owls, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plenty of passerine birds!