Southbury Area Hiking and Nature
Hiking Trails
This nearby nature sanctuary has plenty of hiking trails along a river, through meadows, and up and down hills and ridges. It's beautiful! No dogs allowed, unfortunately.
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Audubon Center Bent of the River
185 E Flat Hill RdThis nearby nature sanctuary has plenty of hiking trails along a river, through meadows, and up and down hills and ridges. It's beautiful! No dogs allowed, unfortunately.
Nearby dog-friendly hiking trails with a tranquil pond and great sunset views from the top of Rattlesnake Hill.
Platt Park
465 Flood Brg RdNearby dog-friendly hiking trails with a tranquil pond and great sunset views from the top of Rattlesnake Hill.
Scenic Designated Flood Bridge Road, was purchased from Willis and Lillian Platt in 2000. This historic farm offers scenic vistas, vast meadows, a traprock ridge, and 2,000 feet of frontage along the Pomperaug River. Its variety of habitats is ideal for hiking, nature study, fishing, birding and picnicking.
Platt Farm Preserve
465 Flood Brg RdScenic Designated Flood Bridge Road, was purchased from Willis and Lillian Platt in 2000. This historic farm offers scenic vistas, vast meadows, a traprock ridge, and 2,000 feet of frontage along the Pomperaug River. Its variety of habitats is ideal for hiking, nature study, fishing, birding and picnicking.
One thousand acres preserve with a flat trail on the river’s edge and steep climbs through old-growth hemlock forests to summit views. There’s a hike for everyone within the 18-mile trail system located in the heart of Washington, Connecticut.
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Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel RdOne thousand acres preserve with a flat trail on the river’s edge and steep climbs through old-growth hemlock forests to summit views. There’s a hike for everyone within the 18-mile trail system located in the heart of Washington, Connecticut.
Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, Mine Hill was a 19th-century iron mine and furnace complex. These historic structures are located 0.2 miles from the kiosk near the parking lot. At the complex, interpretive signs detail the iron-making process, Mine Hill’s history, and its impact on the region. The Main Loop (blue blazes) is a moderately difficult, 3.5-mile trail.
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Mine Hill Preserve
Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, Mine Hill was a 19th-century iron mine and furnace complex. These historic structures are located 0.2 miles from the kiosk near the parking lot. At the complex, interpretive signs detail the iron-making process, Mine Hill’s history, and its impact on the region. The Main Loop (blue blazes) is a moderately difficult, 3.5-mile trail.
Short but relatively steep hiking trail. Koons Preserve has a scenic gorge with a series of waterfalls over which the Spruce Brook flows. Dog-friendly.
Koons Preserve
195 Spruce Brook RdShort but relatively steep hiking trail. Koons Preserve has a scenic gorge with a series of waterfalls over which the Spruce Brook flows. Dog-friendly.
Six miles of maintained hiking trails that offer panoramic overlooks high above Lake Zoar. Most of the blue blazed Pomperaug Trail is found in the park, and visitors can find a variety of terrain, flora, and fauna along its length.
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Kettletown State Park
1400 Georges Hill RdSix miles of maintained hiking trails that offer panoramic overlooks high above Lake Zoar. Most of the blue blazed Pomperaug Trail is found in the park, and visitors can find a variety of terrain, flora, and fauna along its length.
Dog-friendly spot for hiking and fishing with a small waterfall, covered bridge, and watch tower.
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Parque Estatal Southford Falls
175 Quaker Farms RoadDog-friendly spot for hiking and fishing with a small waterfall, covered bridge, and watch tower.
Collis P. Huntington State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,017 acres in the towns of Redding, Newtown, and Bethel in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The state park is noted for Anna Hyatt Huntington's sculptures of bears and wolves that welcome visitors at the park entrance.
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Collis P. Huntington State Park
9 Dodgingtown RoadCollis P. Huntington State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,017 acres in the towns of Redding, Newtown, and Bethel in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The state park is noted for Anna Hyatt Huntington's sculptures of bears and wolves that welcome visitors at the park entrance.
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust is a place where one can experience the beauty of art in nature, learn about the importance of protecting Western Connecticut’s unique eco-system and rural traditions, and take part in educational and recreational activities that introduce children, families, and adults to the wonders of the nature world.
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust is a place where one can experience the beauty of art in nature, learn about the importance of protecting Western Connecticut’s unique eco-system and rural traditions, and take part in educational and recreational activities that introduce children, families, and adults to the wonders of the nature world.
Sightseeing
Nature lovers won’t want to miss out on a chance to watch bald eagles soar above Connecticut. From December to March, these gorgeous birds flock toward The Shepaug Dam. Stand by the observation area and marvel at these majestic creatures. This free, family-friendly adventure should go on everyone’s bucket list.
Shepaug Eagle Viewing
2150 River RdNature lovers won’t want to miss out on a chance to watch bald eagles soar above Connecticut. From December to March, these gorgeous birds flock toward The Shepaug Dam. Stand by the observation area and marvel at these majestic creatures. This free, family-friendly adventure should go on everyone’s bucket list.