fast facts
Size: 766 acres
Owner: State of CT
Difficulty: Easy
Entrance Fee: N/A
38-acre Beaver Marsh
Waterfall and brook
Excellent wildlife viewing
overview
Located in Burlington, CT, Sessions Woods encompasses over 700 acres of land and is home to a number of different ecosystems. The interpretive hiking trails highlight wildlife management practices, offering visitors the unique opportunity to view a variety of different plant and animal life. The majority of the paths are gravel trails and are suitable for hikers of all abilities. The most popular hike is the Beaver Pond Trail, which leads to a 38-wetland and beaver marsh. This is a hidden gem of Connecticut and is not to be missed! Further along this loop trail is a small but beautiful waterfall and brook. On the hike back, opt for the detour on the Tree I.D trail, leading though a lush green forest featuring twenty native trees and large shrubs.
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While Sessions Woods is peaceful walk in the forest, Mile of Ledges is a very rugged and adventurous section of CT’s blue-blazed trail system. A little over 4 miles long, this challenging hike squeezes through giant rock slabs and leads to Tory Den, a known hide-out during the American Revolution.
more resources
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
Sessions Woods Trail Map
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
Friends of Sessions Woods
Friends of Sessions Woods WMA
