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Bennett's Pond State Park

Connecticut · CT

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Bennett's Pond State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. The state park occupies a portion of the estate once owned by industrialist Louis D. Conley. The park features the 56-acre pond for which it is named and many miles of hiking trails in a pristine woodland environment. It is contiguous with Wooster Mountain State Park and is crossed by the Ives Trail. In addition to hiking, the park offers fishing, biking, and seasonal bow hunting. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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Trails

All trails in Bennett's Pond State Park
Bennetts Pond Loop Trail

Bennetts Pond Loop Trail

Ridgefield4.4 mi853 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Green Blaze and Yellow Blaze Loop

Green Blaze and Yellow Blaze Loop

Danbury5.2 mi1,079 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Green Diamond Trail Loop

Green Diamond Trail Loop

Ridgefield2.2 mi492 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

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Hunting in this park

This park overlaps hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New York hunting page

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