Trails, Then Town
An early guided hike at Huntington followed by a quieter loop through Terre Haute, lunch on Greenwood Avenue and a stop with the land trust to hear what they are clearing next. Bring boots and a water bottle. Outdoor
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- 1 Sunrise Hike at HuntingtonA guided four-mile loop through the park trailsStarts at 6:00 AMSunset Hill Rd Bethel, CT, 06801
- 2 Terre Haute Open SpaceRoughly 200 acres of town-owned woodland on the Bethel–Danbury line, with several miles of blazed loop trails through old stone walls, wetlands and hemlock stands. Parking is off Walnut Hill Road; the lower loop is the easiest walk for families.Starts at 10:30 AM 15 mins. travel timeWalnut Hill Rd Bethel, CT, 06801
- 3 Sycamore Drive-InCar-hop burgers and house-made root beer since 1948, to your window or a table insideStarts at 12:45 PM 12 mins. travel time282 Greenwood Ave Bethel, CT, 06801
- 4 Bethel Land TrustA volunteer land conservancy protecting open space, wetlands and wildlife corridors in Bethel, and maintaining public trails on its preserves through seasonal work parties.Starts at 2:00 PM 8 mins. travel time32 Walnut Hill Rd Bethel, CT, 06801
- 5 Meckauer ParkThe town's main recreation park, with baseball and softball fields, a multipurpose field (field use permits required from the Parks & Recreation Office), tennis and pickleball courts, an outdoor basketball court, a playground, picnic pavilions and the seasonal town pool. Home to most Bethel youth league play and the summer concert series.Starts at 3:15 PM 10 mins. travel time21 Walnut Hill Rd Bethel, CT, 06801
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