Trout brook valley state park reserve is a public recreation area covering 300 acres 120 ha in the new england town of easton, connecticut. Small lot near 19 bradley rd weston, ct trail map this is a partialincomplete page as i have not yet explored the property. Island pond preserve pond view preserve poindexter nature preserve randalls farm preserve trout brook valley conservation area. At the trout brook valley nature preserve in this picturesque corner of the state, all appears calm. Blueberry orchard at trout brook valley aspetuck land trust. The trout brook valley preserve is part of the larger aspetuck land trust in easton ct. I share local community information and real estate market news. Check out the blueberry patch in julydo not ride in mud, troutbrook has a high water table and even when. The aspetuck land trust is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967 that seeks to preserves open spaces in the towns of westport, fairfield, weston and easton in fairfield county, connecticut. Jump hill preserve aspetuck land preserve easton, ct. If you have questions, suggestions or comments please contact alice. Used as a connector between trails, or as the most heavily trafficked trail in the western part of the preserve. Joe kusnierczak a native of easton connecticut came to pick blueberries.
Trout brook valley is a singletrack mountain bike trail in easton, connecticut. The story of trout brook valley began, as many notable easton stories do, with a reservoir. Trout brook valley trail, fairfieldeaston, connecticut. Trout brook valley, a 730acre preserve with access at bradley road in. Trout brook has a no bike policy from january 1st through april 30th. Great energy and inspiration in this beautiful orchard preserve. Trout brook valley conservation area, westoneaston, ct. Trout brook valley state park reserve is located in easton, connecticut. Trout brook valley lane conservation area trail map. Trout brook valley reserve 1 299 norton rd easton ct 06612. Trout brook valley conservation area, weston easton, ct about the park. This property was listed by leslie riback from our westport office. Jul 16, 2015 the story of trout brook valley began, as many notable easton stories do, with a reservoir.
Trout brook valley tbvowned and managed by the aspetuck land trustis actually composed of three parcels, the trout brook valley, crow hill, and jump hill preserves. Easton, conn embracing a farming culture the new york. The full conservation area covers 1,009 acres 408 ha and comprises several contiguous parcels in the towns of easton and weston, bordering the. The area described as trout rook valley in this report includes the aspetuck land trusts jump hill and row hill preserves, as well. Trout brook valley preserve and connecticut state reserve, ordway redblazed trail southern trailhead north of bradley hill road entrance. Tbv is one of the best hiking and technical xc parks in the county. Aug 19, 20 aspetuck land trust senior members were invited to pick blueberries in the orchards within aspetuck land trust property, trout brook valley preserve, on august 1, 20. Trout brook valley preserve weather forecast updated daily. A crown jewel, the 730acre trout brook valley preserve tbv was saved from developers in 1999 by aspetuck land trust and concerted citizen action including key support from actor and philanthropist and westporter paul newman and his daughter lissy newman. The 126acre trout brook preserve located in alna protects over 4,200 feet of the lower reaches of trout brook as well as frontage along the main stem of the sheepscot river.
For maps, directions and more information about the trout brook valley in easton, click here. Join aspetuck land trust and our cohost the connecticut land conservation council and local legislators as we visit a conservation success story in our own back yard which was made possible, in part, by funds from the state of connecticut. Rustic carved wood statue in trout brook valley preserve north of elm drive parking lot alongside the blue trail. Trout brook valley preserve is located between the saugatuck and aspetuck reservoirs in the towns of easton and weston. Super cool 60s contemporary beautifully kept up to date with everything you will need for a relaxing vacation getaway. Jul 30, 2011 westonreddingeaston, ct enchantments of august abound at trout brook preserve. Best trails in trout brook valley state park reserve. Green trail to red trail to white trail loop connecticut.
The trout brook valley conservation area, managed by the aspetuck land trust, consists of interconnecting crow hill nature preserve, trout brook valley preserve and jump hill preserve totaling 1,009 acres with 20 miles of exceptionally wellmarked. While looking for some rare birds this am at the trout brook valley preserve in easton, connecticut, i had a large male bobcat come out from a grassy area in the orchard by the blueberry grove, stop for about ten seconds and then go into the forest on the other side of the fence. Trout brook valley weston easton, fairfield county, connecticut 45 acres town of weston, 4 acres town of easton, and 300 acres connecticut dep 758 total acres. The 300 acres of trout brook valley state park in easton, connecticut are just a portion of the greater valley preservation. A crown jewel, trout brook valley was snatched from the jaws of developers by. Current conditions, warnings and historical records. For a better understanding of the trout brook valley conservation and management plan, we have prepared this short question and answer page, based on excerpts from the report itself. Trout brook valley state park reserve, weston, connecticut. Aspetuck land trust member supporter, lisa valinsky, shows how a peaceful walk through the woods and over into the blueberry patch can be.
Do you want to know the entry ticket price for trout brook valley preserve. The clccc ct land conservation council conference is a tremendous annual gathering. A crown jewel, trout brook valley was snatched from the jaws of developers by concerted citizen action and will now be preserved forever as open space. A crown jewel, the 730acre trout brook valley preserve tbv was saved from.
At connecticut marine headquarters, ferry road, old lyme. Green trail to red trail to white trail loop is a 7. Trout brook valley preserve, easton ticket price timings. Hawleys brook is a very small tributary to the saugy and it is located in the large trout brook valley nature preserve. Trout brook valley preserve, which spans the border of easton and weston. Red trail hiking trail, easton, connecticut hiking project. Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us pruning the patch for this years crop. Part of this property is devoted to the cultivation of 800 blueberry bushes of various types within the 1,009 acres of trout brook valley preserve. The goal of this project is to assist the connecticut department of energy and environmental protection ct deep in assessing the wild brook trout populations of connecticut. Hiking at the trout brook valley conservation area.
Questions and answers about the trout brook valley. About trout brook nature sanctuary trout brook nature sanctuary is an approximately 42 acre site located west of i35e between norpac rd. Media in category trout brook valley preserve the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. The trails take the hiker past dramatic displays of new england nature at its best, scenic overlooks, and lush apple and blueberry orchards. With a dramatic announcement in 1998 by john rowland, the governor of the state of connecticut at the time, trout brook valley, an area of natural open space in southwestern connecticut, was. Trout brook valley state park reserve is a 300acre parcel owned by the state of. If youre looking for the best trails around sleeping giant state park or mianus river state park, weve got you covered. Sep, 20 we are working with ct audubon to conduct a flora and fauna survey in the 1,009 acre trout brook valley preserve, our largest, most popular and wildest preserve.
The trout brook valley conservation area, managed by the aspetuck land trust, consists of interconnecting crow hill nature preserve, trout brook valley preserve and jump hill preserve totaling 1,009 acres with 20 miles of exceptionally wellmarked hiking trails. Do you have questions about finding other single family real estate for sale in weston. Nature conservancys katharine ordway preserve off goodhill rd is closed until. Patch cuts in the forest create early successional habitat for wildlife. Aspetuck land trust sets new policies at trout brook valley preserve following study by connecticut audubon society. This notsoobvious park contains fairfield countys premiere hiking and mountain biking trails. The trout brook regional trail is proposed to run through the site from jackson st. Trout brook valley state park reserve is a 300acre 120 ha parcel owned by the state of connecticut that is part of the larger trout brook valley preserve also known as the trout brook valley conservation area, located in easton, connecticut. The midsection of the 1,009acre trout brook valley conservation area. One of the rockiest trails in trout brook valley preserve watch your step. Trout brook offers a grueling 800 climb from the white trail to the yellow white trail, one of the biggest climbs. Jump hill preserve portion of trout brook valley meetup. In this video i am highlighting one of the many benefits of living in easton ct and. We encourage hikers to avoid our busy trout brook valley preserve and hike our other.
The state park portion of the preserve offers opportunities for hiking and hunting. Thousands of people enjoy hiking in trout brook valley annually and it is a beautiful and beloved open space in our region. The nature sanctuary is part of the larger trout brook greenway. Trout brook valley how is trout brook valley abbreviated. Trout brook valley is one of the best hiking and technical xc parks in the county. Concrete passive solar offers one floor living in a secluded wooded setting with enough clearing to let the sun shine in and flowers grow. I started this painting last week, and decided to carry my easel back up to the top of the ridge as the light was almost the same as last sunday.
From the bradley parking lot, follow white trail as it heads north as a gravel doubletrack. The state park offers opportunities for hiking and hunting and is managed by the connecticut department of energy and environmental protection. Centennial watershed state forest redding land trust. The man was riding his bike on a trail in the trout brook valley. Trout brook valley preserve a crown jewel, the 730acre trout brook valley preserve tbv was saved from developers in 1999 by aspetuck land trust and concerted citizen action including key support from actor and philanthropist and westporter paul newman and his daughter lissy newman. The longest trail in trout brook valley, the white trail spans almost all of the valley from south to north. An open space in easton and weston connecticut last modified. Hill road near the intersection of fanton hill road and old easton turnpike. Shortly after, it pitches uphill, quickly becoming gnarly, rockfilled singletrack.
Bid opening is july 8, 20 see the master plan here pdf schedule. Overview a segment of the trout brook regional trail will be built from jackson street to cayuga street as part of the trout brook nature sanctuary project. Jun 01, 2010 trout brook valley, a 730acre preserve with access at bradley road in. The story of trout brook valley citizens for easton. Berries, butterflies and fairy dust weston, ct patch. Trout brook valley trail map map showing where trout brook valley preserve in easton and weston is located. White trail mountain bike trail, easton, connecticut. Aspetuck land trust seniors pick blueberries kymrygroup.
I had second thoughts about blogging about this site. Westonredding easton, ct enchantments of august abound at trout brook preserve. This information may be released to ct deep to assist them in restoration projects, trout population surveys, and other projects that assist in preserving the last remaining wild brook trout populations in connecticut. Trout brook valley r t e crow hill preserve elm dr crow hill preserve r eebo n r ai l d d v alley o d d wells hill rd wyldewood rd w oodland rd r d nor d black r ock r d t 58 d 10 14 12 8 6 4 2 28 26 24 18 9 25 5 1 3 15 17 19 11 16 30 22 20 41 35 33 39 31 29 21 27 37 saugatuck reservoir weston easton d. Oct 23, 2017 easton, ct a man with a broken leg was rescued by first responders in easton sunday afternoon, reports the easton courier. Mountain bike trails near trout brook valley preserve. To preserve open space and onatural resources in easton, fairfield, weston and westport wfor public benefit. Looking for a great trail near easton, connecticut. Bobcat at trout brook valley preserve in ct mammal watching. Trout brook valley mountain bike trail in easton, connecticut.
The trout brook valley conservation area, managed by the aspetuck land trust, consists of interconnecting crow hill nature preserve, trout brook valley preserve and jump hill preserve. The companys announcement earlier this year that it is considering relocating outside connecticut is a source of concern, although the effect of. If youre looking for an old school, east coast, rockinfested joy ride, this trail is for you. Trout brook valley reserve 1 299 norton rd easton, ct. A largely pristine space, the valley has over 20 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult. Dogs must be leashed at most of trout brook valley a twomile section of trail in the parks crow hill section will allow offleash dogs. Hiking around easton where to go hiking near easton ct. Merritt, exit 44, commuter parking lot, from where we will carpool. Most of the trails are tight twisty singletrack with technically challenging sections rocks, steep climbs, etc. Looking for a great trail in trout brook valley state park reserve, connecticut. Trout brook valley has almost 14 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult. Trout brook valley preserve blueberry patch, easton. Trout brook valley state park reserve connecticut state park 300 acres in easton, ct parking.
Trout brook valley preserve weather forecast, ct willyweather. Between 19 and 1940, bridgeport hydraulic company purchased 730. Dogs are allowed off leash please do not abuse this rare privilege details of. Your login works with all adventure projects sites. The aspetuck land trust, with support from the state of connecticut. In 2011 it was reported that the trust covered an area of 1,700 acres over 43 sites which include public trails. A halfmile loop trail on the southern portion of the preserve traverses old orchards and pasture lands and affords a look at one of the wider sections of trout brook. Trout brook valley trail, fairfield easton, connecticut. White trail hiking trail, easton, connecticut hiking project. Trout brook valley connecticut nature preserve tbv. There are a number of old roads through the property as well as a large area of land conserved totaling 1009 acres around the state park thanks to the aspetuck land trust. The trout brook valley preserve is comprised of 1,009 acres of open space that spans the border between weston and easton, connecticut. Land trust property, trout brook valley preserve in early august 20. We are working with ct audubon to conduct a flora and fauna survey in the 1,009 acre trout brook valley preserve, our largest, most popular and wildest preserve.
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