The Preserve in Old Saybrook, Essex, Westbrook

The Preserve in Old Saybrook, Essex, Westbrook Permitted: Pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians. Sunrise to sunset. No motorized vehicles. No camping, no fires. Dogs on leash.

Get updates and get involved with one of Connecticut's newest state forests, located in Old Saybrook, Essex, and Westbrook.

This Saturday, join a trail run at The Preserve. Start in town at 8, or at the Ingham Hill parking lot at 9. All details...
07/07/2026

This Saturday, join a trail run at The Preserve. Start in town at 8, or at the Ingham Hill parking lot at 9. All details below. Sponsored by Marathon Sports.

06/05/2026

This Sunday, June 7th, 2-4 pm: Join a walk featuring spring ephemerals in Old Saybrook's town forest. Ephemerals are flowering plants that appear only briefly during April to June, then disappear until the following spring.

Meet: At the parking lot *across the street* from 231 Ingham Hill Road in Old Saybrook. The walk will begin in The Preserve and we'll look for blossoms along the red and blue-white trails, walk towards Great Cedars East, and back again.

Time: Arrive by 1:45 for a 2 pm departure from the parking lot. Return to cars by 4 p.m.

Leader: Kathy Connolly, 860-510-2136.

Details: Wear boots, bring water, and insect protection. Walking sticks are highly recommended. More details: Children over 8 are welcome. No dogs, please.

Rain cancels.

Sunday, March 22nd: Would you like to lead or co-lead walks in Old Saybrook's woodlands? Join the leader's hike this Sun...
03/17/2026

Sunday, March 22nd: Would you like to lead or co-lead walks in Old Saybrook's woodlands? Join the leader's hike this Sunday, March 22, to learn your way around. Visit key landmarks and find their locations on the trail maps. Get a copy of the new leader's guide, including what to do if you have a wildlife encounter.

Meet: 1278 Essex Road in Westbrook

Time: Please arrive by 12:45 for a 1 pm departure from the parking lot.

Details: Wear boots, bring water. Walking sticks are highly recommended.

More details: Children over 8 are welcome. No dogs, please.

01/24/2026

Next meeting of Old Saybrook Woods & Trails Team: Feb. 12, 6 p.m. at Old Saybrook Parks & Rec Teen Center. 308 Main Street, behind Town Hall.

Learn about stewardship opportunities, upcoming walks, hike leader training, and more.

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Old Saybrook Parking Is **across The Street** From 231 Ingham Hill Road. Ingham Hill Is Not A Thru-road To Essex. Enter Essex Parking Lots By Turning Off Rt. 153 Onto The North End Of Ingham Hill Road
Old Saybrook, CT
06475

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