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Dennis Hill Picnic Shelter, CT

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Description

Dennis Hill, a 240 acre estate, was gifted to the State of Connecticut in 1935 by Dr. Frederick Dennis, a noted New York surgeon. A unique summer pavilion located at an elevation of 1627 feet is a popular attraction that is available for rental for a wide variety of events. Haystack Mountain, Mt. Greylock, and the Green Mountains can be seen from the summit where this pavilion is in c

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Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
Hiking
Hiking Trails
Jogging/Running
Mountain Biking
Parking
Picnic Area

Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Picnicing
Restroom
Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
Trails, Mountain Bike
Water Drinking

Within 10 Miles

ATM/CASH Machine
Catering
Church
Emergency Services
Grocery Store

Lodging, Group Facilities
Ranger Station
Restaurant
Retail Supplies
Town

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Fuel, Vehicles

Hospital

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.95083, -73.19111
41°57'3"N, 73°11'28"W

CT Rte. 8 north to Exit #47 & jct. with Rte. U.S. 44 in Winsted. Turn right from exit ramp and go west on Rte 44 10 miles to Norfolk Center, then left on Conn. Rte #272. South on Rte 272 approximately 2.5 miles, park entrance on left.

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Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Dennis Hill Picnic Shelter
385 BURR MOUNTAIN ROAD
TORRINGTON CT 06790

Phone Number:

Information: (860)482-1817

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