A beautiful, quiet, and safe hiking location…read more I wasnt expecting anything spectacular, just a typical reservoir, but this place was much more! Theres quite a few trails to explore both deep in the woods and along the water. I saw a few people fishing, one in a hammock near the water, and a kind fellow hiker that said a passing hello. I hike at West Rock state park often which is basically in new Haven. So going to this place really was great because of the better air quality, friendlier people, and less ambient noise. Theres great tree coverage too so you're not baking in the sun. I thoroughly enjoyed the drive through Redding, Weston, and Easton as well. Quality towns with cyclists and runners out and about. Good place for a relaxing weekend hike.

Great place for a hike. My son and I really enjoyed the trail. It wasn't that easy to follow but…read moreit was a nice work out going up and round. Will definitely go back!

Best walking trail in the area. It's several miles long, fairly flat and decently maintained. Great…read morespace for walking strollers, kids or just with friends. It does get very muddy even a day after a rain, though. The bikers can get a little annoying too. The parking lot can fill up quickly on weekends, but there's plenty of parking on the side street parallel to the trail.

I rode the trail today from Daniels Farm Road to Benedict's Home and Garden in Monroe. I stopped…read morehere and had to go back because I had no idea where the trail went from here which is my complaint about this trail. It is poorly marked. There is a fork in the trail with a sign that says "Main Street Spur, one way and Spring Hill Road Trail Route" the other way. I took the Main Street route and after about 200 yards I was at the edge of Main Street and I had no idea which way to go as there is no signage at all. I doubled back and took the Spring Hill Road route which took me to Victorinox. Here you either go left or right, again no trail markers. I went right towards Victrinox because it looked like that trail went around the the property but no, I was soon met with a no trespassing sign. So I doubled back again and found the trail again which took me to another trail head with no markings although I did find the Stephen French Store/Post Office marker, but no trail marker as to which way to go. I gambled and went right and found the Stepney Depot marker but no trail marker. I continued north until I came to the Benedict's Home and Garden Center, again which way do I go? Again I gambled and went right to Wolf Park which seemed like a logical way to go, however the park was closed for the Bicentennial?! Again you guessed it no trail marker to be found. I gave up at this point and went back to my truck and went home. Did I miss something? Did I miss all the trail markers? If I did please let me know where they are. Otherwise it was a great ride with some slight inclines and and mostly smooth riding. I would recommend it but be aware there are no obvious trail markers.

Gorgeous venue moss mountain is breath taking and the staff is super amazing. Took my son on Sunday…read moreand he had an amazing time from hiking moss mountain to heading to the river for a fun time. They also offer "houses" to rent for overnight camping. The respect for the land is super and they ask that no trace be left behind. Porta potties are available and there are two areas to park Highly recommend for a fun day

These people are crooks. I'm a well-known freelance foraging expert. I led pubic tours on the…read moregrounds from 2008 to 2019, when a new events director, Celine Currier, took over. A true Stacey, she arbitrarily directed me to lead my tour on shady trails, where edible wild plants, which need sunlight, don't grow. My 13-year-old foraging expert daughter scouted out the shady trails in advance and verified this. Feeling responsible to the participants, I led the tour in sunny places, where we found plenty of plants, despite Currier's arbitrary and wrong-headed objections. Nevertheless, Currier hired me and my daughter to lead a mushroom weekend in 2017. She signed a contract, including a statement that if she canceled the event, we'd be paid in full. Then, when it was way too late for me to schedule other events, she pulled the rug out for under me, canceled our event, and hired someone else to do the mushroom weekend, despite the signed contract, causing us to lose a much-needed weekend of work. When I tried to contact her dad, Tim Currier, the owner, with whom I'd been acquainted since 2008, he showed his true colors and ghosted me. Through a laborious process, I took the farm to small claims court. The trial occurred remotely during the Covid lock-down. No one from the farm showed. I won, and they had to pay me after all. Be warned: These people are crooks, and will skunk you if they can get away with it.

Solid hiking here. We went during a beautiful day and enjoyed getting lost on the trails for an…read morehour or so. The mansion is closed for renovations, but there was more than enough to enjoy without it.

After almost two years living in Norwalk, I finally discovered this shady oasis from All Trails…read morewhen dog sitting. The trail system is super well maintained and an easy loop to follow. There are multiple green spaces and designated dog areas around the mansion. Cranbury park is super shady and a quiet place to unwind from city noise.

Great trails close to home. The Falls Trail is pretty hard, rock scrambling most of the way along…read morethe water. But it's so pretty when you get there and then there's easier trails to go back. Parking is easy at the middle school across the street. My dog had a great time, although he's little so we had to carry him for the rock scrambling parts. There were dogs off leash despite the signs so just be wary if your dog doesn't do well with others or is nervous around big dogs. Trails are well marked and maintained. We used All Trails to connect one trail to another. Check for ticks! We found two on the dog in the car.

WOW had such a great day hiking at Saugatuck falls . We learned from google , it was an advanced…read morehike. But what great views , we loved walking along the water and coming to the waterfall. We logged four point three miles. And it took us about two and a half hours. My friend and I both felt the hike was invigorating.

Lake Mohegan in Connecticut is the BEST off leash trail I've ever been to!…read moreIt's a fun trail for both doggies and the people. The water's super clean, fun to swim in for the dogs. I never get bored here even after spending hours. Free parking, and no admission fee. It's too good to be true! I was here last weekend with my family and took some videos, you can see it at https://youtu.be/dwveADVq4Hs

Lovely lake beach area for in season Fairfield residents which is not accessible off season or…read morewithout residency. Many trails throughout although no clear map or directions at starting points nor marked throughout. Lots of dogs off leashes so be aware. Drive past the lake and parking area to get to "cascades" area. Peaceful and tranquil nature. Fairly easy "hike" but hiking shoes recommended due to wet leaves and exposed roots and rocks.

I've been wanting to check out Grace Farms for a while now and finally got the chance to go…read morerecently (when the weather was absolutely perfect). The farm is free to attend and roam around, and it's great for dates or hanging out with friends. There is extensive grounds and beautiful architecture. Their food was also really good--everything was organic and many items were grown right there on the farm! There were also free tea tastings when we went. Such a lovely way to spend a beautiful day.

Grace Farms is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a day. The architecture and greenery are…read moregorgeous, and the overall space is very well taken care of. There is plenty to do there from an indoor basketball court to a complimentary tea tasting. There is also a library and plenty of common areas where people can read or get work done. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of different free events, so would recommend checking their schedule online before going. It wasn't super busy when I went, but would suggest getting a free ticket online in advance just in case.

Went there today 8/19/26...we love rev war history so we were very excited to check this off our…read morebucket list of sites to visit! Beautiful visitor center and fascinating ride on our mountain bikes through the park. Arrived at the door of the adorable 1921 stone museum building and it was like Wally World in the movie vacation! CLOSED!!!!!! . Soooo disappointed! It's the main attraction! Omg! I couldn't believe it! Website did not mention anything about being closed other than a few days in a June!!!! . I would have given them five stars but when the museum is closed???? Not nice for visitors traveling a long way to see artifacts from the park. My advice is to call first. Apparently they don't feel it necessary to post on their website.

A fun place with some of the look and feel of how things were in the late 1700's. Get out there…read morebefore they take away all the trees and put them in a tree museum. Great early summer parties there, everyone turns out and also on Memorial Day, it's a local tradition and people are generally in high spirits. Fun hiking, too.

A hidden gem. Quiet. Serene. Several trails to choose from. Nearby is Weir Farm. We took the path…read moreless travelled on and enjoyed every turn.

The Woodcock Nature Center is nestled in a residential area on the border of Wilton and Ridgefield…read more It is a great spot to take a hike, play at the playground at pond with the kids or see some animals. Just outside the nature center building are the birds of prey (owls and hawks) and inside they have snakes, fish, turtles and lizards. You will see birds, squirrels, chipmunks and ducks out on the hiking trails and pond. The nature center offers programs for toddlers through teens, with on-sight and off-sight programs. They offer summer camp, vacation week camps during the school year and holiday activities. The summer camp is a mix of outdoor activities, time with the animals and craft activities. Older children may choose to do a trip out on the pond with a canoe or a sleepover with a parent. Overall it is a great nature center, it is just a bit off the beaten path. No frills like the one in New Canaan, but honestly it is about the nature, right?

I sent my two kids ages 3 and 5 to a week at the summer camp program that the Nature Center offers…read more I was so impressed with this program. Both my kids loved it and are ready to go back next year. The staff is so friendly and super organized. From the entrance into the parking lot right up until I dropped off my kids in the center, there was assistance of where to go and lots of welcoming smiles for my kids. My son and I went to the campout on Friday night of his camp week. We both had a blast. Again, super organized but laid back enough that we really enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend this program. We'll be back to explore more that the center has to offer.