Steep Rock Preserve CT

Steep Rock Preserve    

Tripadvisor (36) · Hiking area in Washington Depot, United States
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Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

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5.0/5 · 36 reviews
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Aug 1, 2022
I've been here many times for over 40 years. Great short hikes of varying lengths and difficulty, beautiful overlook. A couple horse trails. Spots for camping and fishing. Finish with pizza, lunch an… Full review by nancyjV4639MA
Feb 14, 2021
This place is truly a hidden jam. If you’re looking to get some fresh air especially with kids and during COVID this place checks all the boxes. Beautiful ride getting here, parking is limited dep… Full review by mgwis
Sep 28, 2020
A real nice, low stress hiking area with a lot of trail options. We chose the Blue Trail to start out, which is an old RR bed. It is level and smooth (we started out on the Yellow Trail/Road, but too… Full review by Dave B

Questions & answers

Q:
How far of a hike is it to the tunnel?
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Dierenarts is 100% correct! There is parking at the intersection of Tunnel Road/Lower Church Hill Road/River Road. I don't see a Green Hill Road on the map, but if you were referring to …
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Dierenarts is 100% correct! There is parking at the intersection of Tunnel Road/Lower Church Hill Road/River Road. I don't see a Green Hill Road on the map, but if you were referring to Spring Hill Road, then yes, you can park where Spring Hill Road and Tunnel Road meet. You could also take Tunnel Road to the end and park near the tunnel. I also saw cars parked along Tunnel Road - there are a few spots along the road which are big enough for cars, but not many.
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Is there swimming anywhere along the Preserve?
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The Shepaug river runs through the preserve and it's a shallow, rocky river. There are some pools at various points along the river and there are no beaches. The pools are more suited …
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The Shepaug river runs through the preserve and it's a shallow, rocky river. There are some pools at various points along the river and there are no beaches. The pools are more suited for a dunking, if that. Bring your swimsuits and check it out for yourself.
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What is Steep Rock Association (“Steep Rock” or “SRA”)?
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Steep Rock Association is a nationally accredited land trust in Washington, CT with four preserves (Steep Rock, Hidden Valley, Macricostas, and West Mountain) open to...
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