The Best Wooded hillsides in Connecticut

Hidden Valley Preserve, located at 198 Bee Brook Road in Washington, Connecticut, is a sprawling 940-acre park and tourist attraction offering nearly 20 miles of trails for hiking. The preserve, donated by the Van Sinderen family in 1963, features wooded hillsides, meadows, and stunning views of the River Valley from the Lookout and Pinnacle points. Visitors can explore the historic Quartz Mine, once a thriving industry in the 19th century, and admire the Thoreau Bridge, a sustainable mass timber suspension bridge designed to protect the sensitive ecological areas of the preserve. The Pinnacle, rising to an elevation of 820 feet, offers panoramic views of Washington's Historic Districts and Macricostas Preserve. Steep Rock Association, the organization managing the preserve, aims to conserve significant landscapes and enhance the community's connection to nature through outreach and education. Visitors are encouraged to help protect the preserve by respecting its natural beauty and integrity. Donations and support are welcomed to further the mission of preserving this beautiful natural space.

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