I feel like every time I do a new hike and write about it here, I’m writing copy for an ad agency. “If you like xxx, then you’ll absolutely love this hike” Maybe it’s the spring (lack of) Mad Men influence? It’s also kind of why I started this blog: to evangelize the stuff I like to do in Connecticut. Anyway, this wasn’t our favorite hike (“our” being my best hiking friend Ellen and myself). It’s kind of… weird. Like, at one point we walked 5 feet off the hiking path and had a clear shot of VIP Manchester.
So, if you love weird, then this is the hike for you!
First of all, it was hard to find. Even though we had the same address, Ellen ended up in one parking lot, and I ended up in another, and they were a 2-minute drive apart.
Itinerary: Union Pond Hike in Manchester
Directions + Map
Take I-384 to I-84 to eastbound exit 63, straight off ramp continue south on Oakland St. for 3/4 mile, take right onto North School St., parking is available on left in Robertson Park or across the street in Union Pond Park. This trail is not wheelchair accessible.
Places to Eat + Drink
In Manchester, I like to stay away from the Buckland Hills area because of the huge amounts of traffic. Here are some non-chain restaurants to hit up after your hike
Mulberry Street
981 Main St
Manchester, CT 06040
Phone:(860) 645-8646
Corey’s Catsup & Mustard
623 Main St
Manchester, CT 06040
Corey’s sports Mike’s favorite burgers in all of Connecticut. Seating and service can be a little slow, one time we got our meals on the house because they took so long, but the burgers are worth it. They also have a nice beer selection.
Bui Vietnamese Cuisine
964 Main St
Manchester, CT 06040
Three Amigos Mexican Taqueria
298 Middle Turnpike W
Manchester, CT 06040
Phone:(860) 645-1111