Spring Into Steep Rock Hiking Challenge March 20 – June 16, 2026 Join us for the Spring Into Steep Rock Hiking Challenge — a self-paced adventure to hike 30 miles during the spring season across any of our preserves: Hidden Valley, Steep Rock, Macricostas, and West Mountain....
Calling gardening volunteers - help us get those warmer weather plants in the ground on planting day as we kick off our 17th growing season. It's a fantastic opportunity to roll up your sleeves, dig into the soil, and make a positive impact on our...
Calling gardening volunteers - help us get those warmer weather plants in the ground on planting day as we kick off our 17th growing season. It's a fantastic opportunity to roll up your sleeves, dig into the soil, and make a positive impact on our...
Join Steep Rock Association for a fun, family-friendly afternoon as we launch our Passport to the Trails Program at Hidden Valley Preserve—creatively designed by students from Shepaug Middle School and Oliver Wolcott Technical School! Pick up your Steep Rock Passport Booklet, explore the trails, and...
Join us Thursday evenings at Judea Garden for Weed & Wine! Help us keep the garden thriving by lending a hand with weeding—then relax and unwind with a glass of wine as a thank you for your time and care. It’s a great way to...
This is an easy 4.2-mile hike. The first ¾ of a mile consists of 140 ft of gradual elevation change both uphill and downhill. The remaining 3.5 miles follows Tunnel Road and the historic Shepaug Railroad bed, both of which are predominantly flat. Starting at...
Join us Thursday evenings at Judea Garden for Weed & Wine! Help us keep the garden thriving by lending a hand with weeding—then relax and unwind with a glass of wine as a thank you for your time and care. It’s a great way to...
Take a walk with us! Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch for a casual stroll through Steep Rock’s preserves.On Monday, June 15, we’ll head to Hidden Valley to enjoy the trails and the beauty of the season. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, trail shoes or boots,...
Celebrate the approaching summer solstice with Steep Rock Association! Take a short guided hike through the hayfield, then gather around the firepit for refreshments, conversation, and fun. Parking is at Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian St, New Preston. Optional hayfield hike at 5PM, firepit starts at...
Join us Thursday evenings at Judea Garden for Weed & Wine! Help us keep the garden thriving by lending a hand with weeding—then relax and unwind with a glass of wine as a thank you for your time and care. It’s a great way to...
Join us for our monthly Trail Work Party! Volunteers meet from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM on the third Saturday of each month, April through November, to help maintain and care for our trails. No experience necessary! Just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to get...
Join us Thursday evenings at Judea Garden for Weed & Wine! Help us keep the garden thriving by lending a hand with weeding—then relax and unwind with a glass of wine as a thank you for your time and care. It’s a great way to...
