Den Hike To Celebrate

National Trails Day

WESTON — A moderately strenuous hike of five to six miles will take place on Saturday, June 3, from 10 am to 2 pm, and will feature the northwestern part of Devil’s Den, a 1,756-acre nature preserve which is located on the Weston/Redding border and is owned by The Nature Conservancy.

The hike will celebrate National Trails Day and some of the more than 21 miles of trails available all year long during daylight hours at The Den. Led by Den guides Peter Heyel and Steve White, the hike will feature rivers and views within the protected hardwood forest. Lunch will be eaten en route.

The hike is co-sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and the Appalachian Mountain Club. It will start from the Devil’s Den parking lot at the end of Pent Road in Weston.

Participants should wear hiking shoes, pack a snack lunch, and bring water. Registration is required and limited, so participants should call The Den office at 203/226-4991 weekdays for reservation, information, or directions to the parking area.