Notable hill · Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

Barnes Hill

Barnes Hill is a hill in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Barnes Hill: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this hill: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Barnes Hill

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Barnes Hill: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Barnes Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.78982, -72.95427. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Barnes Hill

    See everything within a day’s drive of Barnes Hill

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    • Short Mountain · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Peak Mountain · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Manitook Mountain · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • West Peak · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • East Peak · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~35 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Barnes Hill?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Barnes Hill?

    Nearby: Nassahegon State Forest (sanctuary, 5 km), Nepaug State Forest (sanctuary, 6 km), Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 8 km), Unionville Museum (museum, 8 km), Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Barnes Hill worth visiting?

    Barnes Hill is listed as a notable hill in Connecticut on Spotwander.