Taylor Woods / Tall Pines Nature Preserve, Weston, CTThese two connected preserves offer a moderately challenging but short hike lasting 45 minutes, orwhen combined together they provide a varied and interesting one-hour hike. Thewhite trail winds through woods and down a slope to the riverbank where huge boulders provide an idyllic spotby the Aspetuck River. The Tall Pines portion starts from Twin Walls Lane across from restored twin stonewalls and follows the trail along wetlands and over several brooks until it joins a grassy path dotted with berries, honeysuckle, ferns, and sassafras. The Tall Pines Preserve is named for a spectacular grove of white pines that once occupied the area. Both preserves are managed by the Aspetuck Land Trust and offer easily accessible nature exploration with scenic river views and historical features.
Taylor Woods / Tall Pines Nature Preserve
