lovely view from the top - especially from the tower look out. fun to stop to look out over the valley from the hang glider take-off spots. More

I, in the fall every couple years, love to spend a day hiking up this mountain, and viewing the tower and the immense distance. You should really get up here, because there are trails to hike, rocks to climb, and beautiful animals like deer, squirrels, and in a pond, some newts to see. It is a wonderful experience and is... More

Living close to Talcott Mountain, I've done this hike many times. It's short, but the views you get at the end are well worth it. If the tower is open, go to the top and see both Hartford and the mountains of Massachussetts in the distance. On nice weekends it tends to get crowded with hikers, with families. Another great... More

Hiked up - pretty steep. The museum was closed by the time we made it up! But we did enjoy the view... More

We had a fun time hiking up Talcott Mtn. It was an easy trek, even for my six year old. More

An easy hike with wonderful views at the top. An interesting building and history at the top. More

Well worth the hike. Don't be scared off by the start of the hike (very steep for 100yrds) after that it gets easier and the views are spectacular. Look on line to be sure the tower is open too you'll want to get up there for the 360 view. You could pack a lunch or snack, there's nothing up there... More

Worth the hike the views of the valley are great go in the fall! More

Beautiful state park in the fall months. Wonderful views and tower. More