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Saugatuck Trail
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Location Entrance:
Davis Hill Road and Valley Forge Road
Weston, CT 06883
Location Phone:
Type: A single trail
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Deer Hill Road (Redding); Tudor Road (Redding); Godfrey Road (Weston); Valley Forge Road (Weston); Several crossings on Route 53 (Weston and Redding)
Difficulty: Moderate (Gently rising terrain with the likeliness to encounter occasional obstacles)
Primary Walking Surface:
Earth
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 7 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Details
The Saugatuck Trail is a 6.9-mile linear footpath running through the Centennial Watershed Forest, from one end of the Saugatuck Reservoir to the other along its western side. The trail is mostly in the woods with occasional views of the reservoir. A number of rock walls and foundations are located along the trail. The trail has a number of climbs and descents, making it an interesting and rewarding hike.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Stream/river • Pond/lake • Woodland • Gentle hill • Steep hill • Vista • Historical site |
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| Neighboring towns: | Redding |
| Access restrictions: | A copy of the trail map acts as a permit and must be carried by any group on the trail. Click the link provided above to print the trail map. |
 Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail: |
The Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System, was established in 1929 by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), a private, non-profit conservation organization. Since that time, the system has grown to include roughly 825 miles of footpaths across Connecticut. The Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails are maintained by dedicated CFPA volunteers for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. To learn more about their use, visit the Trail Use Policy page. The Connecticut Walk Book East and West, comprehensive guides to the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails, are also available at our online store. |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | From the junction of Route 57 and Route 53 in Weston, go north on Route 53 for 3.5 miles and turn right onto Valley Forge Road. Continue 1.8 miles to Davis Hill Road and turn right. The Davis Hill Road trailhead is about 500 feet on the right (north) side of the road.
To reach the northern most trailhead on Deer Hill Road, go north on Route 53 for 5.5 miles (from the junction of Route 57 and Route 53). Turn right on Route 107 in Redding. Continue 0.6 miles to Deer Hill Road; turn right and go 0.7 miles. The trailhead is on the side of 56 Deer Hill Road, alongside and behind a storm water catch basin. |
| Parking: | Space to accommodate five or six vehicles. |
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Other Items of Interest
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| Affiliate Groups: | Aquarion Water Company and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection |