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William Jezek Preserve

The William Jezek Preserve offers trails that run through delicate wetland habitat and a lush forest of aged red maples, oaks, and beeches.
Trail Activity
Hiking
Length
0.7 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
East Haddam
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Wetland
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

The William Jezek Memorial Preserve is located along the shoreline of the Moodus Reservoir. The preserve has frontage on Daniel Peck and Beebe Roads and a long stretch reaches the reservoir.

The land hosts a moderate-aged oak/beech/red maple forest with several wetlands, a small brook flowing into the reservoir, stone walls, and steep slopes. A branch trail system rambles through several wetlands and provides access to the upper Moodus Reservoir.

The White Trail can be accessed from Daniel Peck Road or from Beebe Road. The Red Trail can be accessed from the White Trail and leads directly to a nice view of the Moodus Reservoir. 

Find more information about Wiliam Jezek Memorial Preserve from East Haddam Land Trust. Further details and color-coded trail maps are available on the East Haddam Trails Interactive Map.

Other Information

This preserve is part of the Lyme Forest Block Important Bird Area. 

Rules

  • No motorized vehicles are allowed on the property.
  • Passive recreation only.
  • Please stay on trails to minimize impact and ensure the privacy of the neighboring landowners.

Trail Manager

East Haddam Land Trust
East Haddam Land Trust
P.O. Box 122
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 484-3458
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Directions

From Route 82, follow Mt. Parnassus Road east. Take a left on Wickham Road. Follow Wickham Road for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Daniel Peck Road. The preserve entrance is on the right after Beebe Road.

Parking is on the side of the street and is limited so watch when turning around as there are ditches to be avoided.

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