Title: Peoples State Forest in Connecticut - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Peoples State Forest Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Peoples-State-Forest-Hotels.0-l932923873274658816-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Connecticut](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Connecticut.d208.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Connecticut](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Connecticut.d208.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Peoples State Forest Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Peoples-State-Forest.d932923873274658816.Car-Rental-Guide)[Connecticut Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Connecticut.d208.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Peoples State Forest Tours and Activities ![#TakeaHike right up the Jessie Gerard trail in Barkhamsted, CT! It's mostly uphill but a fairly short hike. There's a beautiful stream halfway up as well that spills over into an awesome waterfall. There is one switchback turn that you want to go left on the blue/yellow trail instead of continuing on the solid blue trail but other than that it's very straight forward. You could make it more adventurous on the way up or down and do the waterfall trail which is a bit more work. When you get to the top it's stunning vistas for a far as you can see. You can even see the Farmington River winding its way through the trees below. It's my happy place. I spend lots of time meditating up here in all of the seasons. ❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6359343/7aca4c5e-e82f-4099-a838-edc4db240721.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Peoples State Forest Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Peoples State Forest Price found within the past 48 hours. 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However, the room was very cramped and had to be careful not to fall over columns and bed on the way to the bathroom. Walls were thin and there was no facial soap provided. Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 ### Popular places to visit #### Peoples State Forest Nature Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Peoples State Forest Nature Museum during your travels in Riverton. [](https://expedia.ca/Peoples-State-Forest-Nature-Museum-Riverton.d932923593478930432.Vacation-Attraction) #### Harts Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harts Island during your travels in Barkhamsted. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Harts-Island-Barkhamsted.d932923613164949504.Vacation-Attraction) #### Old School House Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Old School House Museum in Barkhamsted. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals. 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