In Eastern Connecticut, not far from the Rhode Island border, sits Old Furnace State Park. You can follow paths through the woods circumnavigating a picturesque pond.
The trail begins from the parking lot and dips down to a serene brook crossing. There are multiple little stream crossings, but no need to get wet due to natural rock bridges and planks to step across.
There is a rise in elevation on one side of the pond. The trail eventually brings you to an open cliff with more expansive views of the area.
The State Park is not far off of Interstate 395 in Killingly, Connecticut. Plenty of parking is available near the trailhead.