The Whitehouse Family Nature Preserve is a 39-acre protected area that combines with the adjacent 24-acre Hollister Preserve to create 74 acres of open space along Smith Brook. The main trail offers 1.5-mile loop options along Smith Brook with vistas providing views of the Hartford skyline. This is aneasy-to-moderate hikesuitable for families and various skill levels. Two notable viewpoints—Dorothy’s Vista and Whitehouse Vista—offer beautiful views of the Hartford skyline across the valley. The preserve is maintained for foot traffic only and provides a scenic natural escape within a developed area of Glastonbury.