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Hoyden's Hill

Hoyden's Hill open space spans 58 acres and sits atop Fairfield’s highest point at 443 feet above sea level. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and wildlife observation. 
Trail Activity
Hiking Bicycling Horseback riding
Length
2.1 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Fairfield
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Grass
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Located on the north side of Hoydens Lane, across from H. Smith Richardson Golf Course, this property is bordered by the Town's Barbieri open space parcel and the Centennial Watershed State Forest. The area includes a golf driving range, historic agricultural fields, and a barn from past farming days. There is also a police shooting range, which is used infrequently with clear signage when active, ensuring visitor safety.

Entering from Hoydens Lane, follow the path toward the barn, then walk through the old orchard to access the main trail. The trail system follows the old farm road and stonewall-lined roadbeds, offering mowed paths alongside fields and an alternative woodland trail along the eastern boundary to bypass the shooting range. The primary trail extends roughly ¾ mile, winding down the northwest slope of Hoyden’s Hill to Beers Road. Cross trails connect back to the main route leading to Beers Road.

Trail Manager

Town of Fairfield
Town of Fairfield
725 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-3071
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Trailhead Information

Parking and main access is from Hoyden Hill's Lane.

From Route 15 south

From Route 15 south, take exit 44 and turn right onto Congress Street. Take the first left onto Hoyden's Hill Road. Follow Hoyden's Hill Road until it bends right and becomes Hoyden's Hill Lane. Parking and trailhead will be on the left, just past the entrance to the Golf Driving Range.

From Route 15 North

From Route 15 north, take exit 44 and turn left onto Congress St. Turn left again to cross under Route 15 on Black Rock Turnpike/Route 58. Turn right to continue on Congress Street. Take the first left onto Hoyden's Hill Road and follow the instructions above.

From Points South

From points south, take Route 58 north until it crosses underneath Route 15. Turn right onto Congress Street and take the first left onto Hoyden's Hill Road. Follow the instructions above.

From Points North

From the north, take either Route 58 north until just before Route 15 and turn left onto Congress Road, or take Route 59 until just before Route 15 and turn right onto Congress Road. Near the intersection of Route 58 and Congress Road, turn north onto Hoydens Hill Road and follow the instructions above.

Pedestrian access is also available from Beers Road and Rolling Hills Drive.

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