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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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.
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Family-Friendly Earth Week Exploration Walk
Sunday, April 21, 1-3 pm
A special family-friendly Earth Day guided and interactive exploration of a wetland area, led by Maggie Cozens of the Connecticut Sea Grant program. Wetlands are a wealth of biodiversity and intrigue and are one of the most important ecosystems on earth. On this walk, we will look for amphibians, birds, ephemeral wildflowers...and other spring sights as we gently hike through marshy habitat.
Please plan your footwear accordingly.
Appropriate for all ages, including children (accompanied by an adult).
Please register by 4/20 at events@ehlt.org.
On the day of the hike, meet at the entrance of the Moodus Forest at the parking area on the left side of Robbie Road (Robbie Road Preserve). Hikers are invited to bring post-walk tailgate treats to share along with EHLT refreshments.
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 shore birds. 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.
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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.
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