Notable hill · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Poplar Hill

Poplar Hill is a hill in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Poplar 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 Poplar 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 Poplar Hill: tips

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

How to reach Poplar Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.44927, -72.44092. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Poplar Hill

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Poplar Hill

    • Samson Rock · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Trimountain · viewpoint · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Pistapaug Mountain · viewpoint · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Fowler Mountain · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Beseck Mountain · viewpoint · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Cochegan Rock · viewpoint · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Higby Mountain · viewpoint · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Totoket Mountain · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Chauncey Peak · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Lamentation Mountain · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~38 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Poplar 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 Poplar Hill?

    Nearby: Eagle Landing State Park (park, 3 km), Brainard Homestead State Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Gillette Castle State Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Hadlyme Ferry Historic District (fort, 4 km), Machimoodus State Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Haddam Meadows State Park (park, 8 km).

    Is Poplar Hill worth visiting?

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