Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve
About
Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve is a 336-acre state park in northwestern Connecticut, about 5 miles from the town of Lakeville. It is a compact protected parcel in the state's far corner, close to several well-known trails. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. At Falls Village, the nearest weather station, typical September averages run around 75°F for the high and 49°F for the low. The reserve sits within easy reach of longer outings. Paradise Group Campsite Trail is under a mile away, and the Appalachian Trail passes about a mile off. Undermountain Trail and the Sage's Ravine campground are each within about a mile and a half, making the reserve a natural stop on a day spent hiking the surrounding ridge country.
Park size
336 acres
Location
Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve
Connecticut
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–85°F and lows of 33–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Falls Village, CT weather station, 7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan35° high14° low
- Feb38° high15° low
- Mar47° high23° low
- Apr60° high33° low
- May72° high44° low
- Jun80° high53° low
- Jul85° high58° low
- Aug82° high57° low
- Sep75° high49° low
- Oct63° high38° low
- Nov51° high29° low
- Dec40° high20° low
Nearby
- Paradise Group Campsite TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Appalachian TrailHiking1 mi
- Undermountain TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Sage's RavineCamping1.4 mi
- Housatonic RiverRiver fishing4.6 mi
- Showcase BoulderRock climbing6.1 mi
- Waterfall Basin BouldersRock climbing6.1 mi
- Reed Brook RoofRock climbing9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)