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    Westwoods

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      20 miles
    • Rating
      ★★★★☆
    • Address
      1 Sam Hill Rd, Guilford, CT, USA
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    At A Glance

    Guilford Land Trust

    1,200 acres in Guilford, CT

    Parking:

    • Small lot near 1 Sam Hill Rd, Guilford, CT
    • Small lot near 582 Dunk Rock Rd, Guilford, CT
    • Shoulder parking near 1070 Moose Hill Rd Guilford, CT

    Trail Map              Trails: 20+ miles              Rating: ★★★★☆

    While I’ve been to Westwoods multiple times, I have nowhere near scratched the surface of what it has to offer.  So unfortunately this is an incomplete guide.

    Hiking

    Let’s start with what I know.  I usually start my hikes from the Sam Hill Rd entrance.  Trails head towards views of Lost Lake and following the white trail along the water provides several culminating in the Lost Lake Overlook.  The orange trail leads off into the woods from here following a line of ridges with a couple “caves”.

    Beyond the orange trail I’ve done mixes of the green, yellow, and purple but none of them are distinct in my memory.  What I do remember is that the network feels complex and a trail map definitely comes in handy.

    I have yet to explore any of the trails on the western side.

    History

    The first seven miles of the Westwoods trail system were blazed in 1966.

    Links

    Peter Marteka – Westwoods: A Daunting But Highly Rewarding Experience Along The Shoreline (2012)

    Mountain Bike Project – Westwoods

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    • ★★★★☆
    • 2018
    • Explored
    • Guilford
    • Guilford Land Trust
    • New Haven County
    • Peter Marteka
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    The information shown here is for general reference purposes only. exploreCT.org gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of this data. Parking in all areas, whether designated here or not, is at your own risk. exploreCT.org is not responsible for any damage or loss to vehicles or contents. Last updated 2018

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    • 1 Sam Hill Rd, Guilford, CT, USA

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