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Platt Hill State Park, Winchester, CT

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Sports & Outdoors

Platt Hill State Park

A 159-acre walk-in state park in Winchester offering hiking, bird watching, picnicking, and scenic views.

Winchester, CT

About Platt Hill State Park

Platt Hill State Park is a 159-acre park in Winchester, Connecticut, run by the state's environmental agency. It is a walk-in park with parking available. Visitors can go birding, hike, picnic, and enjoy scenic vistas. The park is reached by driving south from Route 44 and Route 263 in Winchester, then turning onto Platt Hill Road.

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