Lake Wintergreen

Sometimes you just want to get out of the city and enjoy the outdoors, which is why we are so lucky to have so many great spots nearby. But like me, you may be tiring of East Rock Park and Sleeping Giant. Welcome my new favorite outdoorsy spot: Lake Wintergreen at West Rock Ridge State Park. It's about a 10 minute car ride from downtown New Haven and is strikingly beautiful on a sunny day. There are a few trails, with the simplest being a circle around the lake, but you can also go to the top of West Rock or spend some time in the water kayaking. It's the perfect mix of water and woods. Head there now before it gets too cold!