Steep Rock Preserve Railroad Tunnel & Summit - Washington Depot, CT
Hiking in Connecticut is rewarding any time of the year. Generally the hikes are in the woods, with lots of trees, and not a lot of panoramic views.
Spanning nearly 1,000 acres, Steep Rock is one of 3 large preserves in Washington, CT. Explore the diverse flora and fauna along a flat trail on the river’s edge, hike to the Railroad Tunnel, or climb through old growth hemlock forests to summit views.
If you want to explore Steep Rock or one of the other preserves offered by the Steep Rock Association, head to SteepRockAssoc.org
So, where do you like to hang out, hike, or otherwise enjoy Connecticut? Let us know!
Steep Rock Preserve - Washington, CT
Three trips to Steep Rock Preserve in June 2019.
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This was a great hiking adventure in Connecticut with a beautiful view, a cool tunnel, and even an option to take a dip in the Shepaug River! If you want a fun day hike or possibly a location to take your horse on some trails, this might be your place!
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Steep Rock Preserve Tunnel
This is my approach to the train tunnel carved in Steep Rock Preserve in Washington Depot, CT. Very cool place and nice novice hike.
Steep Rock Preserve Abandoned Railroad Tunnel
Spooky video of abandoned railroad tunnel at Steep Rock Preserve in Washington, CT.
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The train Tunnel at steep rock park
Macricostas Preserve, Washington, Connecticut
Macricostas Preserve is part of Steep Rock Association which has trails in the Connecticut area to hike. This was a beautiful trail, about 4 miles and worth the effort. Here's what I saw in September 2007
A DIG IN WASHINGTON CT
177 Bee Brook Rd this weekend you will find an amazing dig in the western CT town. It's worth the trip if you like fall folliage and treasures from the past.
Take a look at a mini tip from this sale:
Macricostas Preserve, Washington Connecticut
I've walked this trail a few times now. It can be steep in some areas but the end result is very rewarding. It overlooks Lake Waramaug in New Preston Connecticut. On May 26, I decided to do this video on the trail, the views, and the wild flowers I found along the way.
The Search for Stars Hollow: Christmas in Connecticut (Sony A5100 Video)
Searching for a real-life Stars Hollow. I visited Connecticut over the holidays. This is a glimpse of what I saw in the small towns of Kent, Litchfield, Washington Depot, New Milford, Guilford, Essex, Stonington, Old Lyme and Mystic, CT. Music from one of my favorite movies - Edward Scissorhands.
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The Independence Inn was based on The Mayflower Grace Inn located in Washington Depot, CT.
The Bee & Thistle Inn (yellow house, red door), located in Old Lyme, reminded me the most of The Dragonfly Inn.
Photographed by Amy Do on the Sony a5100, 24p, 50mm 1.8 Lens, Handheld.
Five | Great Places to Hike | In Connecticut
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After hiking over 30 state parks, preserves, and other miscellaneous trails in Connecticut, we narrowed the list down to 5 great places to hike. It certainly wasn't easy as most of the hikes in Connecticut we have enjoyed quite a bit!
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Here are the links to the full videos of each hike in the order shown during this video:
1) Steep Rock Preserve:
2) Silver Sands State Park:
3) Peoples State Forest:
4) Kent Falls State Park:
5) Mine Hill Preserve:
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The federal government quietly spent millions of dollars to hire private security guards to stand watch over at least eight Confederate cemeteries
Hidden Valley Preserve
Hidden Valley Preserve in Washington Depot, CT.
The section northeast of the Depot is known as Hidden Valley, a 727-acre tract characterized by densely wooded hillsides cascading into the meandering river below. This section also includes a rocky high point and small meadows, accessible by hiking trails. Hidden Valley was donated to the Steep Rock Association by the Van Sinderen family in 1963.
The level trail lying alongside the eastern bank of the river replaces the defunct railroad bed. It is easy to forget that passenger and freight trains rumbled through the entire length of the reservations from 1872 to 1948. Trails and woods roads remaining from the Van Sinderens’ equestrian and carriage-driving days criss-cross this tract of hardwoods, pine groves, and hemlocks, although many trails are not marked. A footbridge built across the Shepaug River in 1985 makes possible many pleasant loop walks. Care must be taken to avoid the goshawk area north and west of the footbridge in the nesting season. From April through June warning signs are posted and trails are then closed.
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Connecticut Countryside Drive
A short drive in Northwestern Connecticut
Afoot in Connecticut 14 - Lake Waramaug and Hopkins Inn
Eric D. Lehman is the author of Bridgeport: Tales from the Park City and Hamden: Tales from the Sleeping Giant. He teaches creative writing and literature at the University of Bridgeport and his series Afoot in Connecticut highlights the Nutmeg State's natural and historical treasures.
This episode finds Eric on the shores of Lake Waramaug in New Preston.
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Realtors in Washington Depot CT: Rick Distel
Looking for realtors in Washington Depot CT? Check out this video and get connected with Rick Distel, the top-level real estate agent from William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.
Serving as the capstone to a 20-year career in real estate, Rick Distel joined the Washington Depot office of Sotheby's International Realty in 2008. His experience in the industry is multifaceted. While an undergraduate at the Ohio State University, he began buying, renovating and managing his own multi-family properties. A resident of Washington, Rick believes that this corner of Connecticut is like no other place, and he takes full advantage of all that life in the country has to offer, from long hikes in Steep Rock to fresh produce from local growers, from dinners at the local inns to shopping at local merchants. Eager to introduce people to these wonderful towns, Rick often acts as an informal concierge and can assist with everything necessary to make a transition to the country absolutely seamless.
Contact Rick Distel:
18 Titus Road, Box 329, Washington Depot, CT 06794
Office: +1 860.868.6600
Cell: +1 646.417.2720
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Too Close to the Edge
Walked a little too close to the split rock formation at Hurd State Park, CT. Rocks were slippery, but looked ok.
1924 Romford Farm in Washington Depot, Connecticut.
A 5 minute video of the Paul Fessenden Cruikshank and Edith Fitch family at the Ezra Hasbrouck Fitch farm in Washington Depot, Connecticut. Janet, Sara, Elaine, and Peter Cruikshank.