From Rt. 8 southbound: Take exit 17. At the end of the ramp, go left for about 20 meters and then immediately turn right onto Atwater Avenue (note: none of the streets have street signs). On Atwater Ave., go about 0.2 miles to the stop light on Division Street, on the Ansonia/Derby border. Go right on Division Street. Just after you cross the river, Division St. becomes Elm St. (Rt. 243). Continue on Elm to the intersection with the Ansonia Police Department on your left. Bear right staying on Rt. 243, which is now Platt St. Bear left at top of hill, go to Stop sign. Continue straight until you see the Baptist Church on your left and turn right onto Benz St. Stay on Benz St., following the signs until you come to Milan St. Turn left onto Milan and continue straight into the Nature Center parking lot on Deerfield Rd.

From Rt. 8 northbound: Take exit 16, which will put you on Pershing Drive going northeast. After about 0.3 miles, go right on Division Street (on the Ansonia/Derby border). Stay on Division Street and cross the river, and continue with directions from above at underlined text.

For directions from New Haven, go to http://www.lnvalley.org/ansonia/nature/drivingdirections.html.

Bald Rock (Bethel, CT)
From I-84 in Danbury: Take exit 5, go south on Rt. 53 for 3.5 miles, and turn left onto Rt. 302. After 1 mile (at light), go right on Chestnut Ridge Rd. Immediately veer left, staying on Chestnut Ridge Rd. After 1.5 miles, look for O signs to parking

Bethel Schools Complex (Bethel, CT)
From I-84: Take exit 10, go west on US 6 for 1.0 miles, then left on Rt. 25 for 0.4 miles, then west on Rt. 302 for 6.1 miles, then right on Judd Road, and take first right into the Bethel Schools Complex.
From Rt. 15 (Merritt Parkway) in Fairfield, CT: Take exit 44/45, go north on Rt. 58 for about 13 miles. At stoplight at intersection of Rt. 58 and Rt. 302 in Bethel, go straight, and take first right into the Bethel Schools Complex.

Brooksvale Park (Hamden, CT)
Rt. 15, Exit 61, north to Rt. 10. After about 6 miles, turn left onto Brooksvale Ave. Continue .7 miles to Brooksvale Park.

Club GetAway (Kent, CT)
At traffic light in Kent (monument in center of road) take right onto 341 East at the Mobil Station. One half mile up, take a right at triangle in road, following sign pointing towards South Kent. Club Getaway is 1/4 mile down the road on the left.

Cranbury Park (Norwalk, CT)
From Rt. 7, where the Rt. 7 expressway ends in Norwalk: Continue north on Rt. 7 for 0.6 miles, and turn right (east) onto Kennsett Avenue. After 0.6 miles, Kennsett Avenue ends at the intersection of Grumman Avenue. Continue straight across Grumman Avenue and into the parking lot for Cranbury Park.

Crandalls Park (Tolland, CT)
Take exit 68 (Route 195 / UConn) off I-84. Turn north on Rt. 195 toward Tolland Green. Take first left onto Cider Mill Rd., then a quick left at the stop sign. Crandalls is on your right. There are a couple of different parking areas, so look for O signs.

Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT)
From the Merritt Pkwy (Rt. 15): Take exit 44 and turn left off the ramp. Go south on Black Rock Tpke. (Rt. 58) (if coming from south, Rt 15, turn right; if coming from north, turn left). Proceed 2 miles to Stillson Rd. (Rt. 135) and turn right. Bear left, at the second light, onto North Benson Road. The main University entrance will be on your right. Follow signs to parking.

Five Ponds (Litchfield, CT)
From Rt. 8: Take exit 38 off Rt. 8. Go west on Rt. 109 for 6.2 miles, then north on Rt. 63 for 0.5 miles, then east on Isiah Smith Lane for 0.7 miles and park at the end of the lane.

From downtown Litchfield: Go south on Rt. 63 for 3.5 miles, then east onto Isiah Smith Lane for 0.7 miles and park at the end of the lane.

Gay City State Park (Hebron, CT)
From the South/New London area: Follow Route 85 north. Park entrance is 6.7 miles past the intersection with Route 66.

From the North/Hartford & Massachusetts area: I-384 east to Exit 5. Take Route 85 south for 4.7 miles.
 

Marchant Road Entrance:

From Rt. 53 in Redding: About 2.5 miles north of Rt. 107, go west on Umpawaug Road. After about 0.5 miles, veer right onto Marchant Road. After about another 1.0 miles, just before the stop sign at Simpaug Turnpike, turn right into the parking area.

From Rt. 7 on the Redding/Ridgefield border: Note: as of spring 2012 the bridge on Simpaug Turnpike is closed. To bypass the bridge, from Rt. 7 go east on Topstone Road. Turn left onto Chestnut Woods Road (passing Simpaug Turnpike). Then turn left onto Marchant Road. The entrance is on the right.

[Original directions, for when bridge is reopened.] Go east on Simpaug Turnpike for about 1.5 miles, then go straight on Marchant Road and look for O signs into parking on left.

Simpaug Turnpike Entrance:

From Rt. 53 in Redding: about 3.0 miles north of Rt. 107, go west on Side Cut Rd. After about 0.5 miles, continue straight as Side Cut turns into Simpaug Turnpike. After about another 0.5 miles, look for  O signs into parking.
From Rt. 7 on the Redding/Ridgefield border: Go east on Simpaug Turnpike for about 1.5 miles, then take a sharp left, staying on Simpaug Turnpike and look for O signs on the right after about 0.5 miles.

From the West Redding Train Station on the Metro North commuter line:

From the West Redding train station, find your way to the road that parallels the train tracks on the south side of the tracks. This is Simpaug Turnpike. Follow this road southwest. After 0.5 miles, you will see the Simpaug Turnpike entrance on your left. If you are going to the Marchant Road entrance, continue on Simpaug Turnpike for another 0.5 miles, turn left onto Marchant Road, and go immediately left into the parking area.

Huntington State Park (Redding, CT)
From I-84: Take exit 10, go west on US 6 for 1.0 miles, then left on Rt. 25 for 0.4 miles, then west on Rt. 302 for 6.1 miles, then south on Rt. 58 for 1.2 miles, then left onto Sunset Hill Rd. for 1.0 miles (north entrance) or 2.0 miles (south entrance), and look for O signs to parking.

From Rt. 15 (Merritt Parkway) in Fairfield, CT: Take exit 44/45, go north on Rt. 58 for 10.5 miles, then at sharp left curve turn right onto Sunset Hill Rd. for 0.7 miles (south entrance) or 1.7 miles (north entrance), and look for O signs to parking.
 

Hurd State Park (East Hampton, CT)
From the North:   From I-91 south, take exit 22 (left exit) onto Rt. 9. Turn right onto Rt. 66 and follow it. Turn right onto Rt. 151. The park is on the right.

From the South:  From I-95 north, take exit 69 onto Rt. 9 north. Take exit 7 and proceed on Rt. 82 across the East Haddam Bridge. Continue on Rt. 82 and turn left onto Rt. 151. Follow Rt. 151. The park is on the left.

From the West:  From I-84 east, take exit 27 onto I-691. Follow I-691, which becomes Rt. 66. From Rt. 66, turn right onto Rt. 151. The park is on the right.

John Read Middle School (Redding, CT)
From I-84: Take I-84 to Exit 5 and proceed south on Rt. 53 through Danbury. Continue south on Rt. 53 for about 6 miles south of Bethel. The school is on the left side of the road.

From Rt. 15 (Merritt Parkway) in Fairfield, CT: Take exit 44/45, go north on Rt. 58 for 10 miles to stop sign. Turn left onto Cross Highway. After 2 miles, continue on Rt. 107 west. After 1 mile, turn right onto Rt. 53 north. Proceed 1 mile north to school on right.

Macedonia Brook State Park (Kent, CT)
From Rt. 7, turn west onto Rt. 341 for about 2 miles. Turn right onto Macedonia Brook Road. Look for O-signs to parking area.

Mike's Maze (Sunderland, MA)

Mike's Maze (mikesmaze.com) is at 23 South Main St., Sunderland, MA, .3 miles south on Rt. 47 from the intersection of Rts. 47 and 116 in the middle of Sunderland. Bub's (www.bubsbbq.com/ordereze/Content/1/Summary.aspx) is 3.2 miles from that same intersection, following Rt. 116 towards Amherst.

From exit 37 off the Merritt Parkway (Rt. 15), go north on Rt. 124 for 2.7 miles. Turn into Nature Center on the left.

Osbornedale State Park (Derby, CT)
From Rt. 8, go west on Rt. 34 about 1.5 miles. Turn right on Cedric Ave., go about 0.2 miles, and look for O signs. Meets start at the Kellogg Environmental Center on Hawthorne Ave., or at parking areas inside the entrance to Osbornedale State Park on Chatfield Street.

Ratlum Mountain (DeWeese Property, Canton, CT)
From West:
Route 8 N to Winsted. Exit curves around, so go L at the light to go E on Rte 44. Go 3.5 miles to Rte 318 on left. Take 318 for about 3 miles across the river and over the dam by the Barkhamsted reservoir- watch the signs as the road curves a lot. After the dam take 219 N for 1 mile to Ratlum Road on the right. Go 1 mile to Ratlum Mtn Road on the left. Go 1 mile on Ratlum Mtn Rd to #263 Wright Road (same road) on the left.

From North:
Take Exit 40 from I-91, the Bradley airport connector. Last exit on connector before the airport itself is Route 20 W. Take 20 West for about 8 miles to Rte 219 on the left. Follow 219 for four miles to funny junction with 179. Go left and then right to stay on 219 for another 1.5 miles. Left on Ratlum Road for 1 mile to Ratlum Mountain Road. Go 1 mile on Ratlum Mtn Rd to #263 Wright Road (same road) on the left.

From East:
From I-84 take exit 39, route 4 in Farmington. Take Rte 4 West for about 8 miles to junction with Rte 179. At that point 4 goes left and 179 goes straight. Follow 179 as it makes a few turns. After crossing Rte 44, go north 4 more miles to Wright Road on your left. Follow Wright Rd for 2 miles to #263 on the right.

Sessions Woods (Burlington, CT)
From Rt. 8,  north of Waterbury: take exit 42, and go east on Rt. 118. After about 2.5 miles, continue east on Rt. 4. After about another 5.3 miles, go south on Rt. 69. After about 3.4 miles, turn right into the parking area for Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area.

Stamford Nature Center (Stamford, CT)
Rt. 15, Merritt parkway, Exit 35. Go north on High Ridge Road to the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Fee to enter park. Follow O signs to parking.

Stratton Brook State Park (Simsbury, CT)
From the south and east:
Take I-91 north, Exit 36 (Rt 178). Take a left at end of ramp onto Rt 178 west. At the intersection of Rts 178 & 185, turn right onto Rt 185. Follow to the intersection of Rts 10 & 202. Turn right onto Rts 10 & 202 north; go 1.8 miles then turn left onto Rt 309. Follow for 1.6 miles to park on the left.

From the north:
Take I-91 south, Exit 40 (Rt 20 west). Follow Rt 20 west to the center of Granby. At the intersection of Rts 10 & 202, turn left onto Rts 10 & 202. Follow Rts 10 & 202 for 6.1 miles, then turn right on Rt 309. Follow Rt 309 for 1.6 miles to park on left.

Trout Brook Valley (Easton, CT)

Country Club Lane Parking
From Rt. 15 (Merritt Parkway), take exit 44/45 and go north on Rt. 58 (Black Rock Turnpike) for 6.5 miles. Turn right onto Country Club Lane and park along the road. Follow signs to the start, which is at the Jump Hill Parking area on the west side of Rt. 58. Please use caution when crossing Rt. 58!

Elm Drive Parking
From Rt. 15 (Merritt Parkway), take exit 44/45, and go north on Rt. 58 (Black Rock Turnpike) for 4.0 miles, and turn left onto Norton Road. After 0.7 miles, turn left onto Freeborn Road. After 0.2 miles, turn right onto Elm Drive, and park at the end in the cul de sac.

Bradley Road Entrance:
From Rt. 15 (Merritt Parkway): take exit 44/45, go north on Rt. 58 for 3.5 miles to intersection of Rt. 58 and Rt. 136. Follow directions below.

From I-84: Take exit 10, go west on US 6 for 1.0 miles, then left on Rt. 25 for 0.4 miles, then west on Rt. 302 for 6.1 miles, then south on Rt. 58 for 12 miles to intersection of Rt. 58 & Rt. 136. Follow directions below.

From intersection of Rt. 58 and Rt. 136: go west on Rt. 136 for 0.8 miles, and turn right at the stop sign onto Old Redding Road (no street sign at this intersection). After another 0.8 miles, go straight at the stop sign, staying on Old Redding Road. Then after another 0.8 miles, go right at the stop sign onto Valley Forge Rd., then after 0.25 miles, turn right onto Bradley Rd. Look for O signs to parking.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (Cross River, NY)
From Ridgefield or Katonah, take Rt. 35 to Rt. 121 south. Park entrance is on the left almost immediately.

From North: I-684 to exit 4. Turn right onto Rt. 172 west. Go about 0.3 miles and turn left onto Chestnut Ridge Road. Cross over I-684 and continue about 1 mile to the park entrance on the left.

From South: I-684 to exit 4. Turn left onto Rt. 172 west and follow directions for traveling from north.


Wooster Mountain, including Hemlock Hills (Ridgefield, CT)

NED'S MOUNTAIN ROAD PARKING:

FROM I-84 IN DANBURY:
Go south on Rt. 7, and take exit for Danbury Airport. At the end of the ramp, go left (south) onto Sugar Hollow Road. Take the first right (west) onto Miry Brook Road, and follow the "From Miry Road" directions below.

FROM RT. 7, SOUTH OF DANBURY:
Take the exit for the Danbury Airport (about 1 mile south of I-84). Bo left (west) at the end of the ramp, onto Miry Brook Road, and follow the "From Miry Brook Road" directions below.

FROM MIRY BROOK ROAD (just south of the Danbury Airport):
Once on Miry Brook Road, continue west for 1.0 miles, staying left at the stop sign and staying on Miry Brook Road. After another 0.5 miles, go left (west) onto George Washington Highway. After 0.4 miles, go left (south) onto Old Mill Road (this turns into Ned's Mountain Road). After 0.7 miles, turn right onto Bogus Road and park along one side of road (keep all the cars on one side of the road).

LAKE WINDWING PARKING:

Rough locator: The parking area is at ballfields maintained by the town of Ridgefield, on the south side of Lake Windwing. Lake Windwing is about 2 miles west of Rt. 7, about 3 miles north of downtown Ridgefield and about 3 miles south of Rt. 84. Google map link:

     http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Directions from I-84 in Danbury:

- - On the west side of Danbury, take exit 2 off of I-84, and go South on Old Ridgebury Road.
-- After about 0.8 miles, go Right (West) at an intersection, staying on Old Ridgebury.
-- After 1.0 miles, go Left (South) at the stop sign, onto Ridgebury Road.
- - After about 2.0 miles (maybe a bit less), turn Left (Southeast) onto Old Stagecoach Road.
- - After about 0.7 miles, you'll come to a stop sign. Take the most Leftmost road you can take. (Note: you'll really be going more or less straight, but Old Stagecoach Road goes to the right at this intersection, and you're turning onto Bennett's Farm Road, though there is no sign for this road.)
- - After 0.4 miles, just after a sharp right curve in the road and with a school on the right, turn Left onto South Shore Drive.
- - Take the first Left into parking area for Windwing Lake.