Summer Trekking Program

Get outside this summer and explore the many trails and open space in Ridgefield! Ridgefield is privileged to have a variety of beautiful open spaces just waiting to be explored. From easy flat walks to strenuous uphill climbs, there is something for every level of fitness and hiking ability.

Here's how it works:

Pick your trail from our interactive map.
Scan the QR code at the beginning of the trail. Log your trek when you are finished. Include photos and comments on what you see!
Each time a trail is completed it will be logged. There must be a form submitted for every trail completed in order for it to be counted.

Experience nature and work towards a goal that motivates you!

Please fill out this form to log each of your adventures.
Share a photo and observation.

Log my Trek

Saturday July 19 at 2:00: Story Hike with Summer Trekking

Saturday July 19 at 2:00
Families with children of all ages are invited to a storytime and short hike at the Woodcock Nature Center! Join Ms. Kathleen from the Ridgefield Library and Kelly Donahoe from Woodcock Nature Center for this active storytime celebrating outdoor adventures. We'll meet at the Pavillion at WNC to read a story, visit the Nature Center to meet an ambassador animal and then take a guided hike on the nearby trails. Registration is required and opens on July 5, 2025. Please register once for your family and make note of the number of attendees in the special notes.

This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library and is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library, the Ridgefield Conservation Commission and Woodcock Nature Center.

Friday July 25 at 10:15: Martin Park Storytime

Families with children of all ages are invited to join us at Martin Park to enjoy storytime outside! We'll read, move and sing together in this active, outdoor storytime. Please bring your own beach chairs or blankets. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program. Preference may be given to Ridgefield residents as space is limited.

This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library and is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and Ridgefield Parks and Recreation.

Register:

Thursday July 31 at 6:00 PM: Trail Thursday with Topo at the Woodcock Nature Center

Special Edition Trail Thursday: Join CT Run Co. and Topo Athletic at Woodcock Nature Center to experience the long-lasting comfort of the Topo Ultraventure 4! You will run 3-4 miles through the idyllic trails of Woodcock Nature Center to test-drive the signature roomy toe box and excellent multi-surface traction of the Ultraventure 4.

We'll have another 'Chair and Chill' post-run. You bring your camp chair, we'll bring the refreshments. Meet at Woodcock Nature Center in Ridgefield and come a few minutes early if you'd like to try a pair of shoes.

All levels are welcome; these are no-runner-left-behind runs. Please bring a cell phone and bug spray. Runs will be about 45-60 minutes. Dress for possible mud on the trails.