There’s a stunning piece of the Connecticut River in East Hampton, where you can stroll down to the riverbank and take a family picnic in perfect seclusion.At this point the river is more than 200 meters across, and if you happen to arrive at Hurd State Park by water in the summer months there’s a small campground reserved exclusively for people entering and leaving by boat.The park spreads over more than 1,000 acres, and has a network of blazed trails streaking through the forest.The orange and yellow trails take you to the top of the split rock, a set of granite ledges where you can see the river far below through the trees.

Of the many times I’ve been here, I usually only see two or three other people max. It’s a great small state park that lots of people don’t know about. The hiking trails are peaceful and well maintained and offer views of the CT River.

Very pretty. Such a diverse area, and so much different terrain that you walk through. Lots of different trails, and they are well marked.

Beautiful park with lots of trails and open fields for picnicking. Gorgeous view of the Connecticut River.

There are some great trails here. I usually go to the Split Rock trail which is pretty quick and easy compared to some of the other ones. It seems that they are repaving so the drive within the park is quite bumpy right now.

Beautiful area to hike. The weather was fantastic. Hurd State Park is a Connecticut state park located in the town of East Hampton with hiking, picnicking, and mountain biking. It is one of four state parks that offer primitive camping for boaters on the Connecticut River. The park is adjacent to George Dudley Seymour State Park.

This is a cute little park. We went for a hike. The best part of that was we spooked a deer and got to see just how quickly they can get up and go & how fast they really are. The area was somewhat scenic. Parking was easy. There were some lovely views of the Connecticut River.

Its a great place to relax by the water. It leads right to the CT river. A little bit of a hill climb on the way back to the parking area but only took about 10 min.

What a great State park. Road going in could use some improvement. The river was fantastic and the trails well-maintained I would recommend for anyone especially with a young family for hiking the great Connecticut woods

Its a long drive in, a moderately steep descent and return. The river jetty is beautiful.

Great bike trails follow the white and green and then if you dare try the red. Lots of excitement for all.

Beautiful park with hiking trails of varying difficulty, stunning vistas, nice well-maintained picnic areas. The road, however, needs some serious work so leave your motorcycle at the main gate.

Very nice and quiet! Grass is green and park was clean.

The only thing that was a little annoying to me was the fact that the trails werent easily readable. I wasnt sure if I was still following a trail half the time but other than that, its a nice state park.

Came here on a weekday. Very quiet, almost nobody here.

We went to visit the park today.was one of the worst parks I visited this year. Unlike the picture I saw online.we arrived there,no entrance sign.the road in had craters where,I could have lost my truck in . However the port potty had sufficient toilet paper.very unusual for a state park.alot of horse flies. But a nice grasy mowed field by rivreside. Some trails were not marked.

Nice place to walk your dog or enjoy a large get together . They have a large pavilion with fireplaces and picnic benches inside. Also situated next to Connecticut river.

Fantastic trails that are great for adults and kids. Beautiful views and a great way to get away from it all.

Its where a good share of The Grapes of Wrath are stored

Seems plain but once you find all quirky trails.

Great Vista trail and nice how to the Riverside

Nice trail, some overgrown areas. Walk along CT river, views from Split Rock of CT river, and great forest hike.

Its a pretty place lots of nice Trails quiet walk down to Connecticut River

A small park, but worthy of day hikes or mtb.

Places very beautiful with lots of trails.

Nice relaxing park.

Nice place but not managed well. Could have been better

Beautiful hiking trails. Split rock is a very nice lottle hike, great view of the CT river. In the off season you will have to walk down the road to access the trails.

Good

Great jump lines for MTB

A quiet park with some spectacular River views!

Very beautiful. Great place to see the Connecticut River.

Good place to hike.

Wonderful place to hike, hang out and be in nature. Hardly run into other people, so many trails to choose from.

Nice hike

Trails here are in great shape, and there are more than you think.

The park itself is very nice but road in the park are worse than terrible. A dirt road would be an improvement

Very scenic and alluring. The scenery is just too good to be true!

Great place to hike, cross country ski, have a picnic on the river. if youre a paddler, you can reserve a campsite on the river as well - no power boats, paddlers only allowed. Great place to take the dog for a walk, go for a run, or mountain bike ride (yes, CT DEEP allows mountain bike riding on the trails - please be respectful of others and trail maintenance issues!)

Fun,easy hike nice view of river

Its great when no one is around!!!

Beautiful views!

Its a nice small park. Some nice views of the CT river. All hikes are easy many are good for mountain biking.

Great trails, CT River access, quiet, no fee.

Great place for fam outing hikes camping cookout

So much beauty of nature has a pond fishing there beautiful scenery amazing rocks quiet you can sit there and cook out bring your kids to enjoy a day play and have a good time

The trails are well laid out for both flow and some slick rock riding

I love to be outside on the trail. Hurd SP trails are great. Come here to get outdoors.

Love this park. Have seen black bears, deer, a linx I think. Great birdwatching.

Awesome state park. Fun trails. Beautiful scenery.

Great park for mountain biking year round.

A favorite place to hike. Various wildlife, and vegetation for those of whom are able to recognize.

One of our favorite places.

One of the best state parks in the state, endless amount of trails, areas for outdoor cooking and picnics, extremely clean land.

Love this place for hiking. Beautiful views of river!

Its a nice quiet Walk in the woods, very easy going but lots of wildlife​, and many sing birds. Not a lot of people, and it has a nice covered Pavilion for a picnic lunch.

Very quiet and clean. Enjoyed picnicking there.

My go to place for some great riding

Nice clean area. Lots of trails for hiking and biking.

Great mountain biking trails, my go to place for quick fun rides. Alot of trails in small area.

Wonderful and Peaceful

Great place for a hike with kids and to see the Connecticut River.

Nice state Park. Small with some nice views of the CT River.

Big, beautiful hiking park

Great place to mountain bike

Nice hiking place.

Great park with a variety of levels of trails. Great view of the CT river.

Went for a three mile jog spring.is coming.

Lovely state park. Lots of trails to explore.

I am not coming back.

Family camp

Very nice park.

Great location for family functions.

Not one of my favorite parks, dilapidated road, gloomy woods.

Very wet today.

Wonderful trails

Awesome

Lovely park!

Trail map is terrible does not match trail markings

Nice park

Love it

Best place.

Beautiful

Beautiful state park, a gem

Nice and quiet