The 700-acre Hidden Valley Preserve is mixed forest and meadows with wooded hillsides cascading into the River Valley below .
Macricostas Preserve is 400-acres offering an array of landscapes, as meadows and farm fields blend with wooded ridges and wetlands.
The 998-acre Steep Rock preserve offers hiking trails which follow the river banks and provide access into great hiking trails.
Our goal was to provide fresh produce for members of our community with limited financial resources.
We offer many trails designated for Hiking & Riding for adventurers of all skillsets.
Campers are surrounded by nature offering tent camping at 3 different sites.
Looking to sit back and cast a line? Steep Rock offers fishing at many locations.
Organized group events of 25 or more people, bring family and friends and enjoy the day.
Join us as we work to keep Steep Rock a treasure for generations to come...
We offer many programs and events such as morning yoga and hayrides at Macricostas...
Are you ready for a NEW hiking challenge. Well you've come to the right place...
NestWatch A Citizen Science Opportunity Bluebird eggs in a nest box at Macricostas Preserve. Photo by Lisa Breese (2018 NestWatcher) Virtual Training: March 29, 2021 at 5:00PM Field Season: April 5, 2021 – August 27, 2021 Do you enjoy hearing the musical call of eastern bluebirds at a forest edge, or marveling at the iridescent …
Planning Season Photo: Snowrollers in Hidden Valley Preserve, by Danielle Brightman As the snow flies in February and the polar winds blow their seasonal chill, winter means black bears are slumbering in dens, wood turtles are nestling in hibernacula, and juncos are scurrying to scoop seeds off the ice-covered ground. At Steep Rock, winter means …
Resolution: For the Birds Photo: Peary Stafford Happy New Year everyone. I hope this finds you …
Dear Steep Rock Community, As this long and challenging year comes to a close, Steep Rock Association wanted to offer a special thank you for all of your support during these unprecedented times. We had an amazing year at Steep Rock and would like to share it with you. Please click on our three links below. Our “Year in Review” …
Dear Steep Rock Community, As the year 2020 draws to a close, we hope this email finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. The surreal nature of this year has been unimaginable and unprecedented, hasn’t it? The global pandemic, political polarity, social unrest, and climate crisis have dominated headlines. Through it all, though, we were here for you; we hope you found refuge within Steep Rock’s preserves. And with heartfelt thanks, you have been here for us. That is the inspiration …
A Time For Reflection Photo: Joan Mikalson This has been quite a year! It is easy to get lost in the seemingly unending negative headlines of the day. While we recognize the local and global impacts of 2020 events, December offers us an opportunity to reflect on these experiences, focus on the positive and …
-Thank you for your patience as we begin to reopen under state and federal guidelines. Stay tuned to our website (www.steeprockassoc.org) as we begin to roll out events, trainings, and programs.– We are following CT DEEP guidance for reopening the camping season. Stay tuned!– Peak hours at our preserves are weekends (11:00 am – 4:00 …
Behind the Scenery Steep Rock Preserves draw you in with its natural beauty across the seasons, scenic vistas, diversity of wildlife, and unique cultural history. Behind the scenes, however, efforts to maintain these conditions are driven by an active and engaged Board of Trustees, dedicated staff, and passionate volunteers, interns, and donors. In this …
Weathering the Storms …
September is the month where Steep Rock Association likes to thank our donors and greater community for their support during the year. And what a year 2020 has been! While we’ve had to scale back programs and cancel some events, we still want to say Thank You! Please join us Saturday, September 12th at …
Steep Rock Association is a land trust whose mission is to conserve ecologically and historically significant landscapes in and around Washington, CT and the Shepaug River Valley and to enhance the community’s connection with nature.
(860) 868-9131 | info@steeprockassoc.org
PO. Box 279
Washington Depot, Connecticut 06794
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm