Horse Guard State Park is a public recreation area covering 105 acres (42 ha) in the town of Avon, Connecticut. The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[1]
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| Location | Avon, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°47′58″N 72°51′53″W / 41.79944°N 72.86472°W |
| Area | 105 acres (42 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 580 ft (180 m) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Administered by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Website | Official website  |
History
editThe park has seen little development since the land's purchase by the state in 1964. It was named for the First Company Governor's Horse Guards, founded in 1788 and the oldest active mounted cavalry unit in the U.S.[2]
Activities and amenities
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A white-blazed trail begins near the Avon Historical Society's Derrin House on West Avon Road (State Route 167). The trail follows a 1.5-mile (2.4 km), out-and-back route to a rocky crag with views of the surrounding area to the south and west.[2][3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Other State Parks and Forests". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Marteka, Peter (October 15, 2016). "A visit to a lonely forgotten state park with the best views in Avon". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Conn. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ "Horse Guard State Park". ArcGIS. ESRI. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ Marteka, Peter (October 2021). "Be on guard for some spectacular views". Valley Life. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
External links
edit- Other State Parks and Forests Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Horse Guard State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection