Lucius Pond Ordway / Devil`s Den Preserve
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Lucius Pond Ordway / Devil`s Den Preserve
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Pen Do Mc Am ble rB ➤ f hof ker rinc to B erve s Pre 81 48 44 T. Wielh 1/2 mile . West al T or's Trace Moller T. Den T. La ta vis En s Gorge Ambler 12 14 T. tuck uga a S 31 vista T. Dona hue T. Cub Scout T. ng ddi f Re on no est Tow fW no Tow 46 key to map Swamp Stream, river, pond Town line Hiking trail (yellow blazes) Hiking trail & cross-country ski trail (red blazes) Redding Land Trust Trails Numbered posts at trail junctions Vistas 1/4 trail map T. er north 14 57 ute Ro el ur 0 nch, Saugatuck st Bra River We p7 T. Marig The Nature Conservancy's Lucius Pond Ordway / Devil's Den Preserve Saving Nature Visitor Use A Patchwork of Habitats The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. Working in all 50 states and more than 35 countries, we have protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. Devil’s Den was created not only to protect the plants and animals within its borders, but also to allow people to enjoy them. We welcome you to hike, bird watch and take photos, but please refrain from any activities that disturb the natural environment or other visitors. Restroom facilities are not available. Lucius Pond Ordway/Devil's Den Preserve is the largest contiguous nature preserve in southwestern Connecticut, with 1,756 acres of woodlands, wetlands, streams, rock ledges and rugged north-south ridges. Many of these ridges provide scenic overlooks of the surrounding countryside. The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut has protected more than 50,000 acres across the state, maintains more than 60 local preserves and has approximately 28,000 members. For More Information Visit nature.org/connecticut. Find Us on Facebook Facebook.com/CT.NatureConservancy The Nature Conservancy’s Devil’s Den Preserve P.O. Box 1162, Weston, CT 06883 (203) 226-4991 · email - [email protected] The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut 55 Church Street, Floor 3, New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 568-6270 · email - [email protected] Directions to Devil's Den Preserve For GPS navigation, direct to 33 Pent Road, Weston, CT. From the Merritt Parkway: Take exit 42 for CT-57. Go north on CT-57 for 3.8 miles, then bear right at flashing light to follow CT-53 for 1.7 miles. Turn left on Godfrey Road West and drive 0.5 miles. Make a right onto Pent Road. Road ends at parking lot. From I-84: Take exit 3 for US-7 S. Follow US-7 for 10 miles and turn left onto CT-107. Take the first right onto CT-57. Turn left onto Godfrey Road West and drive 0.6 miles. Make a sharp left onto Pent Road. Road ends at parking lot. JOIN TODAY... The Mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. •• Trails are open from sunrise to sunset. •• Hiking is permitted only on blazed trails. •• Cross-country skiing is permitted on red-blazed trails, but requires 8" to 10" of snow to clear rocks and stumps. •• Hikers under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. •• Dogs, horses and other pets are not permitted. •• Mountain bikes, motorized vehicles and firearms are prohibited. •• Visitors may not hunt; trap; rock climb; fish; boat; swim; ice skate; collect plants, animals, minerals or artifacts; release animals; smoke; build fires; camp; or drink alcoholic beverages within the preserve. •• Please remove all trash and belongings when you leave. Some 20 miles of trails offer opportunities to visit diverse features including Godfrey Pond, a mill pond created in the 1700s; the Saugatuck Wildlife Refuge, an extensive shrubby marsh along the West Branch of the Saugatuck River; the Great Ledge, a high rock formation with a spectacular view; and Ambler Gorge, a picturesque ravine and stream with a rocky cascade. Sturdy walking or hiking shoes are recommended, as many trails are rocky. We suggest these round-trip walks for your enjoyment: [1] Laurel Trail around Godfrey Pond (1.1 miles, easy); [2] Pent, Saugatuck and Ambler trails to Ambler Gorge, return via Den and Pent Trails (2.8 miles, moderate); [3] Laurel and Godfrey trails to portable sawmill, return via Sap Brook, Hiltebeitel, Deer Knoll, Harrison and Pent trails (3.3 miles, moderate); [4] Devil’s Den grand tour via Pent, Den and Bedford Trails, return via Aspetuck, Perry and Laurel trails (5.6 miles, moderate). yes! I want to help preserve Earth's precious lands and waters by making a special contribution. Enclosed is my tax-deductible donation of: $ A donation of $10 or more grants you an annual membership to the Conservancy. Name (please print) Address A History of Devil's Den Archaeological evidence indicates Devil’s Den was occupied by semi-nomadic Native Americans as early as 3000 B.C. Its overhanging rock formations were used as short-term shelters during hunting. More recently, historical records tell us that David Adams sold the land to Nathaniel Squires in 1767. Squires is believed to have built an oscillating sawmill during the American Revolution. Its wood was used primarily to build homes for the colonists. The Godfreys later bought the pond, sawmill and four acres from the Squires, and four successive generations ran the mill for 95 years. Planning Your Trip Trail junctions are marked with numbered posts that correspond to numbers on the map (see reverse). These posts also support yellow directional signs, which point toward the shortest route back to the parking lot at Pent Road. Trails with red blazes are suitable for cross-country skiing; those with yellow blazes are for walking only; and those with white blazes are part of the Saugatuck Valley Trails system. Be sure to take a map! and help protect Earth's natural habitats The presence of stone walls and foundations suggests that some of the land in Devil’s Den also was used for agriculture, but forestry was its primary industry from the early 1700s until about 1930. An Oasis for Species Biologically, Devil’s Den is valuable because it is part of a much larger, species-rich landscape that encompasses nearly 15,000 acres of continuous forest. The preserve is home to 145 species of birds, 23 species of mammals and 475 varieties of trees and wildflowers. Cover: Godfrey Brook © Sally Harold/TNC; Top Left: Saugatuck Reservoir © Stephen Patton/TNC; Top: Godfrey Pond © Carlota Heed; Top Right: mountain laurel on the Ambler Trail © Carlota Heed In the 1800s and up until about 1920, charcoal was produced at as many as 30 sites throughout the preserve. The charcoal was used for many purposes, including fueling iron forges. When technology advanced, charcoal was no longer in such high demand, and this type of production ceased. In 1966, Katharine Ordway, a local philanthropist, began donating the funds that enabled The Nature Conservancy to purchase the original 1,400 acres of Devil's Den. Today, the preserve is 1,756 acres and hosts more than 40,000 visitors each year. Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Publication date 11/2015. City State Zip Email Payment Method: Check enclosed, payable to The Nature Conservancy Please charge my: Visa AMEX Discover MasterCard Name on card Card No. Expiration Signature Please mail this form and any donation check to: The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut Connecticut Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 1556 Merryfield, VA 21116 or donate online at nature.org/connecticut NDDDTR AILMAP The Nature Conservancy is a private 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Annual membership dues include issues of Nature Conservancy magazine. The fair market value of the Nature Conservancy magazine is $4. A copy or summary of the latest Financial Report and Registration files by this organization may be obtained by contacting The Nature Conservancy at 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, Virginia 22203 · (800) 628-6860.
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