Hours
Dawn to dusk

Conditions
An extensive trail system leads through woods, with occasional steep slopes. A trail leads to a scenic overlook with a dramatic cliff be careful near the edge. Map available at parking area.

What to See: Plants
The preserve's mixed forest is immediately adjacent to a freshwater tidal marsh.

What to See: Animals
A variety of birdlife can be seen in the marsh, including wintering bald eagles. In the spring, stop by the vernal pools near the trail; these are essential habitat for woodland frogs and salamanders.

Things To Do

Plan Your Visit

Please enjoy your visit to this preserve.  The Nature Conservancy welcomes passive recreation, including hiking, birding, canoeing, nature study and cross-country skiing.

To ensure those who visit after you are able to enjoy the same experience you have, please remember to stay on designated trails, pack out everything you brought in, and contact our office at: 203 568 6270 or [email protected] if you notice any problems.

To maintain the ecological integrity of the preserve, the following activities are not allowed:  collection of plant or animal specimens, camping, fires, fishing, hunting, bicycling, and use of motorized vehicles.  Pets are not allowed on Nature Conservancy preserves.

Directions

From I-95 north or south:

-Take exit 70 and follow Route 156 north to the Hamburg section of Lyme.

-About 4.7 miles on this road, take a left onto Old Hamburg Road after Reynolds Subaru.

-This turns into Joshuatown Road on your left almost immediately.

-Follow Joshuatown Road, and when you pass Mitchell Hill Road on your right, check your milage; there is a little parking area on left, 1.4 miles from Mitchell Hill Road.