From the parking area, visitors are greeted with an incredible view of the southern half of Indian Mountain. This parcel is part of the larger Benton Hill Fen, which is the habitat of many birds including the American bald eagle, and it’s also one of only three Connecticut calcareous fens that support the endangered bog turtle. The preserve also contains fields that have been designated as Farmland of Statewide Importance.
There is also a loop trail around an old cattle pond from when the land was a farm, over a century ago.
A spur trail at the intersection of Route 343 connects with the main loop, offering hikers the chance to hike to Paley’s Farm Market nearby.
For more information, visit the Sharon Land Trust's website.
Take Route 41/Amenia Union Road south for about 1.8 miles, then turn right onto Benton Hill Road. Parking is on Benton Hill Road directly across from its intersection with Cross Field Drive.
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