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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!

If you complete:

2 trails: Enter to win Swim/Spray Bay passes to the Ridgefield Recreation Center
5 trails: Enter to win a family 4 pack to Woodcock's Fall Creature Crawl
10 trails: Enter to win a year long Individual or Family membership to the Ridgefield Recreation Center

Bringing the Community Together Outdoors

Thank you to our Partners!

Ridgefield Parks and Recreation

Ridgefield Conservation Commission

Thank you to our Co-Sponsors!

Woodcock Nature Center

Ridgefield Library

Save the Date!

Saturday June 1, 2024 from 12:00 - 2:00

Summer Trekking Launch Party@ Ridgefield Recreation Center

Join us for interactive hikes led by Scouts, giveaways, snacks and lawn games!

Learn more about our FREE Summer Trekking Program!

Ridgefield Recreation Center

Sunday September 8th from 12:00 - 4:00
End of Trekking Celebration @ Ridgefield Recreation Center

Join us in celebrating a season of hiking, adventures and exploration!

We will have Bounce Houses, a live animal demonstration by Woodcock Nature Center, lawn games, water fun, and more!

We will announce the winners of our Trail Contest.

These programs are FREE for all participants in the Summer Trekking program and their families.

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

Explore Ridgefield Parks and Open Spaces

Summer Trekking Map

Click on map to explore parks and open spaces in Ridgefield

Ridgefield Recreation Center Trails

195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield

The Recreation Center campus is lined with smooth, paved trails. You can walk, run or bike on them. There are three different trails to choose from (.19 miles, .24 miles, and 1.17 miles). Our trails have been carefully designed to provide a variety of options for all fitness levels. Bring a picnic, stop at our Sky’s the Limit Playground or you can even workout at our Outdoor Fitness Garden.

7 Old Stagecoach Rd, Ridgefield

In addition to grazing pastures, the 43 acres comprising the McKeon Farm open space consists of differing habitats including hillside meadows, forests, wet meadows and pastures. This diversity provides important native habitats for a variety of birds, butterflies, flora and fauna.

Learn more about this very special place by walking the designated trail. Informational sign locations are marked with a star on the map to the left.

Additional parking is available on Old Stagecoach Road..

149 Pine Mountain Road, Ridgefield

Pine Mountain boasts extensive mountain laurel plantings at the start of the trail; a large glacial erratic rock perched on the ridge is evidence
of glacial activity. This rock marks one of the highest points between the coast and West Point, and during the Revolutionary War soldiers set fires atop it in order to relay signals.

By trail from Lake Windwing, Bennett's Pond, Hemlock Hills, and via the Ives Trail from Wooster Mountain.

100 Barlow Mountain Road, Ridgefield

Kiah’s Brook Refuge and Titicus Preserve are a collection of land
parcels dedicated to the protection of the Titicus River and its river habitat. A network of trails leads through the wetlands and forested uplands.

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