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Brett Woods Open Space Area

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Situated in the northern part of Fairfield, Brett Woods has an extensive trail network that is commonly used for hiking, horseback riding, camping, and cross-country skiing.
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking Horseback riding
Length
4.2 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate, Advanced
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Rock/Ledge, Boardwalk, Grass
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Brett Woods has an extensive trail system. Many of the trails follow the contours of the land, roughly paralleling the ridge and valley system. In some instances, however, the trails cross directly over the ridge line as does the trail that follows the old North Street roadbed. Surface conditions on the trails include bare mineral soil, wet or moist soil, loose gravelly surfaces, ledge outcrops, and grassy areas. The trails vary in length, condition, and degree of difficulty so take care when hiking.

The Yellow perimeter trail is almost two miles long. The Red Trail cuts diagonally across the property and is about 1¼ miles long. The Blue Trail is shorter at about a ½ mile and passes through the camping area.

Other Information

Rules

  • A permit from the Fairfield Conservation Department is required to camp.
  • Everything brought in must be carried out. 
  • No sanitary facilities or drinking water are provided at the camping area.

Trail Manager

Town of Fairfield
725 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-3071
http://fairfieldct.org/about_fairfield/open_space

Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Know how to choose and use your gear for each trip, factoring in the terrain and conditions.

Trailhead Information

From points west via Easton Road/Route 136

From I-95, take Exit 17 and head north on Saugatuck Avenue (Route 33). Continue on Riverside Avenue and then Wilton Road, past the intersection with Route 1. Take the next right to cross the river on Kings Highway North and continue on Canal Street. Turn left onto Main Street. At the 4-way intersection, go straight to continue on Easton Road/Route 136.
From Route 15, take Exit 42 and go south on Weston Road for a short distance, then turn sharp left onto Easton Road/Route 136.

Once on Easton Road/Route 136, continue for 2.6 miles, then turn right onto Treasure Road.

  • Keep going to the end of the road, parking is across the intersection with Gilbert Highway, between 225 and 365 Gilbert Highway, OR
  • Turn left onto Gilbert Highway and then right onto North Street (in Weston); keep going to the very end of the street to find a small gravel parking lot between 3701 and 3756 North Street (Weston).
From Points east via Redding Road

From I-95, take Exit 20 and turn north onto Bronson Road for about 2 miles. Take a left on either Hulls Farm Road or Governors Lane and turn right again onto Redding Road. 
From Route 15, take Exit 44 and turn south onto Black Rock Turnpike, then immediately turn right onto Congress Street. Follow Congress Street for 2.2 miles miles; just before crossing under Route 15, take a left onto Cross Highway and continue to Redding Road. Turn right onto Redding Road.

  • From Redding Road, about 1.6 miles north of the Route 15 underpass, turn left onto North Street (Fairfield). At the end of the cul-de-sac, keep going straight to find a small gravel parking lot.
  • Pedestrian-only access can be found by turning left on Fallow Field Road (1.4 miles north of Route 15), at the corner of Mulberry Hill Road and Fallow Field Road - no parking.

 

 

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