Free to explore and experience, Talcott Mountain State Park is a 574-acre land that was established in 1965. The public recreation area is located on the stunning Talcott Mountain, a 13-mile long trap rock mountain ridge. One of the main features of the park is Heublein Tower, a 165-foot-tall structure that is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The tower was constructed in 1914 and served as the summer home and retreat of Gilbert Heublein, a magnate who notable manufactured Smirnoff vodka and A. 1. Steak Sauce. Other aspects of the park include an associated museum, designated picnicking areas, a 1.25-mile-long trail, as well as hiking along the Metacomet Trail.
Summit Ridge Drive, Simsbury, CT 06070, Phone: 860-242-1158