Enjoy a self-guided hike along the beautiful trails at Gillette Castle State Park as part of the national First Day Hikes initiative!

Are you curious about the history of the trails you will traverse? Check out the new Hiking & History Map created by the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park, which provides information layered on top of the recently updated DEEP map! Print it at home, and bring more insight to your hike!

Special events New Years Day

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Interpretive guides will be stationed at key points on our hiking and history trail from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and we will have a welcome table with free hot cider or hot chocolate at the visitor's center.

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

William and Helen Gillette (a.k.a. the Nivers) will be welcoming hikers on the Castle terrace from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.