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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+

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.

Get outside and enjoy a casual walk through Steep Rock’s preserves. Tuesday, June 17, we will explore the trails at Hidden Valley Preserve with SRA Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch.

Celebrate the approaching summer solstice with Steep Rock Association! Take a short guided hike through the hayfield, then gather around the firepit for refreshments, conversation, and fun. Parking is at Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian St, New Preston. Optional hayfield hike at 5:00pm, firepit starts at 5:30pm.

Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+

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!

Step outside and enjoy a series of relaxed summer walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. On Monday, July 14, join SRA Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch for a guided stroll through the Bronson Fields Pollinator Meadow in Hidden Valley. Parking is at the Hidden Valley Seasonal Parking area at 287 Sabbaday Lane, Washington Depot.

Step outside and enjoy a series of relaxed summer walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. On Wednesday, August 20, join SRA Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch for a guided stroll at Macricostas Preserve.

A community tradition for over 50 years, join us for the Annual Community Picnic hosted by Steep Rock Association. Details to follow.

Step outside and enjoy a series of relaxed summer walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. On Thursday, September 18, join SRA Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch for a guided stroll through Hillside Farm, 397 Nettleton Hollow Road.

Acquired in 2021, this 86-acre parcel on the border of Washington and Woodbury includes a rich diversity of habitats and species.