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Are you up for Steep Rock’s Fourth Annual 5K Challenge?

You’re invited to Steep Rock Association’s 2025 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 18th at 9:00am in Steep Rock Preserve! The racecourse follows a scenic route along the Shepaug River with a gradual incline in the stunning Steep Rock Preserve, gifted by our founder, Ehrick Rossiter, in 1925.

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Join us for a series of casual walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. Wednesday, May 21, we will explore the trails at Steep Rock Preserve.

Launch of Steep Rock’s Passport to the Trails Program

Join Steep Rock Association for a fun and family-friendly afternoon as we launch our brand-new Passport to the Trails Program—designed by students from Shepaug Middle School and Henry Abbot Technical High School!

Be among the first to receive a Steep Rock Passport Booklet. Explore the trails, collect impressions at designated stations, and work your way toward earning a special prize when your booklet is complete!

This program encourages youth and families to get outdoors, learn about nature, and engage with the incredible trail systems throughout Steep Rock’s preserves.

📍 Location:
Steep Rock Preserve Riding Ring
Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Rd., Washington Depot

📅 Date & Time:
Sunday, June 1st at 1:00 PM

🌿 Perfect for:
Families, kids, hikers, educators, and nature lovers of all ages!

📌 RSVP today and take the first step on your passport journey through Steep Rock!

Join Carol Santoleri, author of “The History of Steep Rock Association: The Jewel in the Crown” as she guides a hike and shares the story of Ehrick Rossiter and his development of the Clam Shell into a quiet space for hikers and equestrians away from automobiles and macadam roadways.

Join us at Steep Rock Preserve for a day filled with kid-friendly games, exploring, pizza, and family fun – what better way to kickoff the summer season!

Join us at the Annual 5K Freedom Run on Friday, July 4th at 8:30am at the Horse Ring at Steep Rock Preserve. This event is sponsored by Washington Parks & Recreation.