I’m not planning on doing any fall camping this year, and I’ve only done the NE portion of the AT. I would say with pretty strong resolve that CT hiking and camping for the serious enthusiast is a bit lackluster compared to driving a few hours to the Berkshires or the White Mountains. However there is sleeping giant for day hikes with your doggie and Mt Graylock for a bit more difficulty. Ivey probably had the best time camping out at Black Rock but again it is nothing close to the kind of campsite near a big trail or mountain that a serious hiker would be looking for