The Saugatuck Trail is a 11.2 mile CFPA Blue Blazed Trail near Weston Fairfield County CT. The trail runs through rocky outcrops, vernal pools, swampy wetlands and with rare views of the Reservoir. The trail also connects to the Aspetuck Trail at one end.
In Depth Guide
The trail spends much of the time going round the Saugatuck Reservoir having started where it meets the Aspetuck Trail. Despite being close to the reservoir for most of the the time you rarely actually get a chance to see the view of the lake. Instead you get a wonderfully well manicured and looked after woodland, with peaceful scenes and large impressive rocky outcrops.
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Centennial Watershed State Forest
Centennial Watershed State Forest is a Connecticut state forest of more than 15,000 acres with larger parcels located in the towns of Easton, Newtown, Redding, and Weston. Dozens of other properties are strung throughout much of Southwestern part of the state. In 2002, the lands were acquired from the Aquarion Water Company by the state in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
Rocky Outcrops and Shady Ferny Forest
The entire trail stays in keeping with its nearby twin the Aspetuck Trail. The woodlands are superbly maintained and the trail is easy going under the foot. You will wind past huge rocky outcrops, cross streams and see the light cut through into the open woodland. Its superbly shady for summer walks and the breeze from the reservoir helped keep us cool on a hot day.
The Best View of the Reservoir
Keep your eye out for a sign marked universal access trail and blazed red and blue. This trail leads down to a car park and the best view of the reservoir for the whole trail. We sat and had lunch there.
Summary
The Saugatuck Trail is a 11.2 mile CFPA Blue Blazed Trail near Weston Fairfield County CT. The trail runs through rocky outcrops, vernal pools, swampy wetlands and with rare views of the Reservoir. The trail also connects to the Aspetuck Trail at one end.
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