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Aldridge Park

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Aldridge Park offers woodland trails with many outcroppings of ledge, boulder fields, glacial erratics and stone walls.
Trail Activity
Hiking
Length
2.3 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Ridgefield
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

From the parking area next to the kiosk, the Blue/Orange Trail leads into the park. Soon, a Yellow Trail enters on the left that creates a loop along the top of the ridge. Follow the Blue/Orange Trail as it descends along a brook. In the spring, there are many wildflowers.

The Orange Trail is an easy, short walk alongside a stream and wetlands. The Orange Trail leads up to the Yellow Loop Trail while the Blue Trail continues to descend along the brook. The Blue Trail eventually becomes part of the Yellow Trail that leads out to Stonehedge Road.

Creating a loop from the Blue Trail back to the Yellow Trail requires climb a short, but steep hill up to the ridge and the Yellow Trail.

Other Information

Rules

  • Parking area is limited. Please park within the proper spots. 
  • Please follow the open space rules and guidelines when using our open spaces. 
  • Be aware of wildlife as you may you come across coyotes or bears. See the guidelines for Coyotes and for Bears.

Trail Manager

Ridgefield Conservation Commission
66 Prospect Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2713
https://www.ridgefieldct.org/conservation-commission

Trail Tips

Dispose of Waste Properly
Wash your dishes at least 200 feet away from water sources, use biodegradable soap sparingly, and scatter the dishwater.

Trailhead Information

From Route 7

Turn onto New Road at the traffic light. Proceed to the top of the hill near the junction with Farmingville Road. Parking and trailhead are on the right side of the road at the entrance to the park. 

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