Bennetts Pond/Hemlock Hills

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Bennett's Pond is part of the Connecticut State Park System. Together with Ridgefield's Hemlock Hills, Pine Mountain and Lake Windwing [Ridgefield Open Space Association (ROSA)] it forms one of the largest nature preserves in the Southwest portion of the state. Glacial activity has left numerous erratic boulders and small cliffs throughout the area. Featuring a wide variety of terrain it's a picturesque place and any ride here is bound to be memorable.

The area consists of meadows, woodlands, wetlands and steep ridges all traversed by great trails of varying difficulty. The ride down to the pond is an easy and fast downhill but as you go north into Pine Mountain or further west into Hemlock Hills, the terrain can be challenging.

Trails feature twisty tight single track along rock-strewn ridges; there's even a massive slick rock section. With some hike a bike in the northern reaches—Bennetts is still a diamond in the rough but an awesome park to explore.

Curious about the open meadow and paved circle you ride on your way in? Check out the history page >

FCNEMBA asks park users to stick to approved Ridgefield Conservation Commission (RCC) marked trails. We are working with the RCC to identify trail issues and execute acceptable solutions.

 Get Directions

• Bennetts Pond Parking
  This is the main entrance.
• Lake Windwing Parking
  Quick access to the Windwing loops.
• Neds Mountain Parking Lot
  Quicker access to all the great Hemlock Hills trails.
• Pine Mountain Road Parking
  Five-car area at the trail head at the end of Pine Mountain Road.
  
• North Shore Drive Parking
  Small Lot.
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