Winter Walk Wednesdays with Wendy and Cameron
Winter Walks with the East Haddam and Lyme Land Trusts
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30-11:30ish am
Place: A different location in East Haddam each week
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org
Wendy Hill, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust Vice President will lead the walks with host Cameron Beard of the East Haddam Land Trust. The walks are moderate along dirt paths with some uneven footing and slight inclines, unless noted. About 2-3 miles. Walks match the group’s pace and distance is estimated. Bring water and dress appropriately; hikes are cancelled if weather is bad.
2026
The schedule (please note that the schedule may change)
To register: openspace@townlyme.org
Wednesday, January 21, 2026–Mangano-Mazzello Preserve, Honey Hill Rd, East Haddam
This 123-acre preserve was once a dairy and vegetable farm. Features at this 123-acre preserve include an active beaver pond and a bridge across a very attractive brook. Moderate hike with some inclines. About two miles.
Directions: From Hadlyme 4-Corners, follow Rte 82 east for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto Honey Hill Rd. After 1 mile, turn left to stay on Honey Hill Rd. Park in Saunders Preserve parking lot, 0.5 miles further on the right.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026–Sheepskin Hollow Preserve, Sheepskin Hollow Rd, East Haddam
Sheepskin Hollow Preserve has a brook that descends through some very scenic rock formations, a large and very active beaver pond, and a variety of very different habitats. Moderate with a some inclines. About 2 miles.
Directions: From Hadlyme 4-Corners, follow Rte 82 north for 4 miles. Turn right onto Mt. Parnassus Rd. Follow 3 mi to right on Sheepskin Hollow Rd. Continue past Pet Kennel to parking area on left (1 mi).
Wednesday, February 18, 2026–Lena Reserve, Babcock Rd, East Haddam
This 207-acre preserve offers a range of terrains and forest types; as well as stone walls, fields and remnants of its agricultural history. Moderate with a some inclines. About 2 miles.
Directions: From Hadlyme 4-Corners, follow Rte 82 north for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Clark Hill Rd. Follow 2.6 mi to right on Tater Hill Rd. Take the next left (0.3 mi) on Babcock Rd (gravel road). The parking lot is at the end on the left. (0.4 mi)
Wednesday, March 4 2026–Saunders Preserve, Honey Hill Rd, East Haddam
Saunders Preserve lies directly atop the Honey Hill Fault and the fault’s associated rock outcroppings. The geology at Saunders is amazing, with likely Native American stoneworks. The walk is moderate with some inclines. Two miles.
Directions: From Hadlyme 4-Corners, follow Rte 82 east for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto Honey Hill Rd. After 1 mile, turn left to stay on Honey Hill Rd. Park in Saunders Preserve parking lot, 0.5 miles further on the right.
