White Memorial - Mattatuck Trail

This trail is easy . About 2 .Ile loop arou.d the ponds. Gravel path most of the way. Small parking lot.

This is a beautiful trail system. My friend and I hiked the beaver trail segment past Teal pond. We started at the trail head on 63 at the intersection of 61. There is a strip of parking on the edge of the road for about 5 or 6 cars depending on how well cars are parked. The trail was covered in snow mostly but had been packed down for x country skiers so very walkable. I recommend taking a snapshot of the trail map so you can orient yourself with all the intersecting trails. We forgot so retraced our steps to go back to the car. A map would have made it easy to make the hike into a loop. Families with young children, dogs, couples and seniors were out enjoying the trails. Even so it didn’t feel crowded. Gentle hills and beautiful scenery made this an easy to moderate hike/walk. Fun to see evidence of beavers heard at work. 🦫

There are so many different trails to explore here, and you can travel to 7 different ponds throughout the hiking system! The land is so expansive that in the 6 years I’ve been hiking here I still haven’t seen everything. You definitely need to look at the map so you can plan out your hike and explore the path less travelled.

Great trail around amazing beaver ponds on a mild and bit rainy morning - the fog over the marshes and ponds was magical! So much green for December - small stands of soft pines, large groups of mountain laurel that must be beautiful in bloom. Bring the trail map as I did get off course and had to walk on a dirt road then Rte 63 before heading back into the forest.

One of my favorite hikes in White Memorial. The five Pond Trail with Beaver Pond is a classic in the area.

40 miles of trails and 4000 acres of forest and wetlands. Lots of picturesque scenery. These trails are beautiful. Bantam Lake and Bantam River ate both accessible by White Memorials Point Folly Marina and boat launch at 123 North Shore Rd in Litchfield. #hiking #biking #habitat #snowshoeing #nature #fishing #camping #wildlife #horsebackingriding #bridletrail #museum #bantam #litchfieldcounty

Trails are very well maintained and range from very wide and gravel covered to single lane. Check a good map for details. Also, take note of the outcropping of marble as you make your way around. The lake is fantastic.

Beautiful and extensive trail system! Great for trail running and gorgeous in the winter (watch for the boardwalks icing over). I’ve seen so much wildlife over years of use - a beaver paradise!

Please, please leash your dogs and bring bug spray!

Great hike around Beaver Pond on the Mattatuck and Beaver Pond trails.

White Memorial is a town treasure. Offering 42 miles of four season enjoyment. Truly wonderful when an estate of the past is preserved for the future. Website and maps online. Location map at each trailhead.

Great trails! Nice pond. Well marked. Good for MTN bikes too.
Plz leash ur furry friends & happy trails & tails

Wonderful local hiking area. Varied hikes. Can also biking most yrails

Miles of beautiful trails through wooded acres, ponds, brooks, an overlook, quiet with. well maintained paths.

Superb trails to wander. And close to vineyards so after an hour of walking, head for some great wine.

A really beautiful area to take the dog for a long rambling hike. Beautiful stretches of pine forest.

Great trails to bike, run, and hike all year round.

Very peaceful and great trails to ride bikes, walk, or jog.

Huge park, so many trials that it is hard to pick only one.

Beautiful well maintained trails. So peaceful.

Very peaceful. Great trails!