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Lake Mohegan Open Space Area

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Lake Mohegan Conservation Area offers an extensive trail system, a recreational lake, and a pond, as well as activities such as hiking, swimming, and fishing.
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking Horseback riding
Length
5.3 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Fairfield
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Rock/Ledge, Boardwalk
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Lake Mohegan Conservation Area has an extensive trail system providing the opportunity for short walks and longer hikes over varied terrain.

The Yellow and Red Trails are the two primary routes. The Yellow Trail is a 2.5 miles loop around the perimeter of the area and traverses the steep hillside east of the lake. The Yellow Trail later crosses the Mill River north of the Cascades over a footbridge. The Yellow Trail starts on the south side of the main parking area.

The Red Trail is shorter than the Yellow Trail and measures about 1.6 miles in length. It’s also flatter and more closely follows the edges of Lake Mohegan and the Mill River, providing access to the Cascades. Several secondary trails are also found in the area.

Other Information

Rules

  • Dogs must be leashed from the main parking area until you reach the “100-foot” sign posted on the trail.
  • Clean up after your dog.
  • Stay on the marked trails.

Trail Manager

Town of Fairfield
725 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-3071
http://fairfieldct.org/about_fairfield/open_space

Trail Tips

Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Be aware of and limit the noise you and your group generate. Enjoy the sounds of nature.

Trailhead Information

parking

There are five parking areas:

  • Beach Parking Lot (gravel),
  • Morehouse Highway and Mohican Hill Road (gravel),
  • Morehouse Highway just south of the Merritt Parkway (gravel),
  • East Field Circle (gravel), and
  • Morehouse Highway just south of the Beach Parking Lot (paved).
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