Outings
& Events
Join one of our hikes, paddles, or special projects, or help our Stewardship team on one of our preserves.
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Counting steps as part of your exercise routine?
Preserve-like terrain averages about 2080 steps per mile. The length of each trail is listed on the printed maps for each preserve available at the trailheads and downloadable from the interactive trail map and from each preserve webpage.
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Check 'Our Preserves' for info on each preserve with trails or use our Interactive Trail Map.
Use the contact link at the bottom of this page to report trail issues.
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Hunting is not permitted on East Haddam Land Trust preserves, but we advise hikers to wear orange during hunting season. Properties adjacent to Land Trust preserves may permit hunting.
Orange means safety.
Scholarship Deadline - April 26
The Anita Ballek-East Haddam Land Trust Scholarship is available to graduating Nathan Hale-Ray seniors pursuing further education in environmental sciences. This award, initiated by Anita Ballek, a founding director of EHLT and a life-long proponent of land conservation is now supported by her family.
EHLT further honors Anita's memory by adding to the Ballek Family contribution so the scholarship is now $1500.
Click the link above for more information.
Woods Walk
Sunday, April 28, 1-3 pm
Join this Woods Walk at Elizabeth B. Karter Watch Rock Preserve in
Old Lyme. The hike will feature a stretch along the Duck River, a rocky coastline
with beautiful views of the Connecticut River.
The walk is open to the public and is good for young and old alike, with easy, flat hiking and opportunities to see shorebirds.
Leashed dogs are welcome to walk with their owners.
Meet at the parking area at 7 Joel Road, just off Route 156, Old Lyme.
Hikers are invited to bring post-hike tailgate treats to share along with EHLT refreshments.
Stargazing
Friday, May 10, 8:30-10:30 pm
Join us for this stargazing event at Burnham Brook Preserve, where dark skies prevail. Dress for chilly temps and bring a flashlight with a red filter (if possible) to enjoy the wonders of the stars and galaxies. Amateur astronomers bring various telescope set-ups so there is plenty of opportunity to see into the night sky
(see photos below from our April Stargazing).
Access Burnham Brook Preserve (address 2 East Dolbia Hill Road) from Rt. 82 in Salem. Take Woodbridge Rd. in Salem to Dolbia Hill Road after Woodbridge Rd. becomes West Rd. at the East Haddam town line. Follow Dolbia Hill Rd to the end and the parking lot on the right. Note: West Dolbia Hill Rd. off of Hopyard Rd. in East Haddam does not connect with E. Dolbia Hill Rd. This is open to the public, but please leave furry friends at home.
This event is weather-dependent. Watch our website and Facebook page for any last-minute postponement, or check with Pete at 860-817-3112.
Birdwatching Woods Walk
Sunday, May 12, 8am-noon
Our birding hobbyists will lead this special Mother's Day morning walk while the birds are most active. Bring binoculars. The Eightmile River runs through a portion of the Patrell Preserve which is part of the larger Chapal Farm Preserve. Meet at the parking lot at Patrell Preserve, 11 Baker Lane, East Haddam.
Woods Walk
Sunday, May 26, 1-3 pm
Join us at Banningwood Preserve in Lyme for a 2-mile hike through woodlands and wetlands with interesting geology and great views. The parking area for this Lyme Land Trust preserve is off of Rt. 82 (Town Street) between Clark Hill Rd. and Hadlyme Four Corners. This is open to the public. Hikers are invited to bring a post-hike tailgate snack to share along with EHLT refreshments.
Visit a
Preserve
The East Haddam Interactive Trail Map provides trail, parking, and general information for trails maintained by East Haddam Land Trust, the Town of East Haddam, and The Nature Conservancy.
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Find printed preserve trail maps at East Haddam's Municipal Office Complex.
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We also have preserves and easements without trails where access is not practical or landowners maintain the use of the property.
Please note, hunting is not permitted on EHLT preserves, but please wear orange during hunting season as a safety precaution.
We currently protect more than 700 acres of land in preserves and through property easements. Many of our preserves have marked hiking trails open to the public.
Enjoy hiking at East Haddam Land Trust preserves with trails. Use our Interactive Trail Map on your mobile and desktop devices for information on East Haddam Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and Town of East Haddam trails. Leashed dogs may accompany hikers on East Haddam Land Trust trails. Find downloadable trail maps on each preserve page:​
East Haddam Land Trust preserves with historic sites but no formal trails:
Town of East Haddam and Nature Conservancy open-space with trails :
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Contact
Us
We welcome curiosity and will reply to your questions as promptly as possible.
Contact Us
Mail:
East Haddam Land Trust
P.O. Box 122
East Haddam, CT 06423
Email:
Phone:
(860) 484-3458