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Devil's Hopyard
Devil's Hopyard State Park is located in East Haddam, Connecticut. It is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, offering a variety of activities such as hiking, fishing, picnicking, and camping. The park is named after a legendary local character, the "Hopyard Devil," who is said to have haunted the area. The park is home to Chapman Falls, an 8-foot waterfall that is the centerpiece of the park. The park also features a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds. Visitors can also explore the park's historic sites, such as the ruins of an old mill and a covered bridge.
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User Reviews
Donna Ferrigno
Devil's Hopyard is a beautiful state park with many trails. Pick the one best suited for your level before you walk. The orange trail was definitely a vigorous hike. Begin and end with the sights and sounds of the falls... tranquility at its best.
C. L. McLaughlin
Beautiful little park, no rangers or visitor center, no bathrooms other than 1 Porta potty. QR code you have to scan for trails and the map doesn't provide info on trail difficulty or length.
S Nahr
Challenging hike. Orange loop and vista. There are lots of stones and roots and some challenging uphill climbs but excellent views and beautiful tree lined trails. We went earlier in the morning to avoid large crowds, and it was very serene.
Ladyin NY
We parked next to the water fall. The trail to the fall was short but steep. I was able to get to the waterfall with a walking stick. I saw quite a few people swim there. Some climbed up to the fall too. The water is not that clean though. Because there is a camp ground in the upstream... We also checked out the tidy covered bridge. Other than that not much to see. The toilet was terribly smelly 😣😣😣
Marisa Balletti-Lavoie
Next stop on our Connecticut Waterfall Road Trip: Chapman Falls at Devil’s Hopyard State Park! These gorgeous falls cascade over unique rock formations with a steady, powerful flow. The hike down to the base (and back up again) is a solid 7 out of 10 for difficulty, but absolutely worth it for the views and the experience. Bonus fun? Local legend says the oddly shaped potholes in the rock were formed by the devil himself—his hoofprints scorched into stone as he fled the area. Spooky? Maybe. Beautiful? Definitely. Another gem in our one-day, seven-falls adventure!