Sunday Nov 15: Devil's Den Preserve (CT)

9:30 am, Sunday, November 15 Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston CT 06883 GPS: 41.23734, -73.39542 6-9 miles; 9 mile elevation 800-900 ft Terrain - easy to low-moderate; pace - moderate At 1800 acres, Devil's Den is one of the largest contiguous parklands in Fairfield County. It is managed by the Nature Conservancy, whose website notes that the preserve provides a “patchwork of woodlands, wetlands and rock ledges and a series of north-south ridges and valleys woven with streams and swamps,” making it “ideal for low-impact outdoor activities such as hiking.” November is a great time to hike at Devil's Den. With trees mostly bare, the dense foliage that obscures the landscape in warmer seasons gives way to sweeping vistas. The terrain is predominantly flat with some mild ascents and descents, but no serious climbs of more than a few minutes, no rock scrambles and no bushwacking; overall, an easy-to-moderate outing, with the “moderate” part due to the pace and mileage. Hikers seeking a shorter route can take an early out halfway through the hike, and return on their own via well-marked trails for a 6 mile total outing. For additional information or to register, go to: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001NAyz/act00024987