Sunny Valley Preserve is 1,850 acres (750 ha) composed of nature preserve parcels in New Milford, Connecticut and Bridgewater, Connecticut, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States.[1] as well as one agricultural operation (farm).

Sunny Valley Preserve
Cows, silage and out-buildings at the Sunny Valley Preserve Farm and Nature Trails in New Milford, CT.
Map showing the location of Sunny Valley Preserve
Map showing the location of Sunny Valley Preserve
Location in Connecticut
LocationNew Milford, Connecticut and Bridgewater, Connecticut, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Nearest cityDanbury, Connecticut
Coordinates41°33′43″N 73°25′30″W / 41.56189927925251°N 73.42510173787333°W / 41.56189927925251; -73.42510173787333
Area1,850 acres (7.5 km2)
Authorized1973 - 1979
Governing bodyThe Nature Conservancy(TNC)
Website[1] [1]

Sunny Valley Preserve is owned by The Nature Conservancy.

The farm and offices are located at the intersection of Sunny Valley Road and Lane approximately 8 miles (13 km) north of Danbury, Connecticut.

Hiking

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The Sunny Valley Preserve parcels and farm contain several trails and hiking is open to the public. Camping is not allowed on the preserve's property.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sunny Valley Preserve". www.nature.org. The Nature Conservancy. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  2. ^ Connecticut Forest and Park Association (2017). Connecticut Walk Book: The Complete Guide to Connecticut's Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails. Wesleyan University Press. p. 264. ISBN 9780819578228.
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