Property Name

Description

Location

Driving Directions

Birch Rocks

Birch Rocks Sanctuary is 101 acres of mixed hardwood and hemlock forest. There are two marked trails. The half mile yellow trail slopes gently downward to the shore of Lake Lillinonah. The more rugged red trail forms a one mile loop leading to an ancient, protected oak tree. Birch Rocks allows the visitor to experience a sense of isolation that is difficult to find anywhere else in Brookfield. Thick stands of trees filter out sound from the surrounding residential areas. 74 acres of protected land owned by the Weantinoge Heritage Regional Land Trust are adjacent to Birch Rocks at its northeast border.

~Access~
Access is from Obtuse Road North, between house numbers 40 and 42. A large boulder marks the entrance to the path. A kiosk with a trail map stands 25’ down the path. There is parking for one vehicle across the street, next to the brook.
 

Kahlo

The Kahlo Trail is a 4 acre wooded parcel that begins with a short, downhill path and then follows the Hop Brook along its western bank. Visitors can cross Hop Brook at a low place if the weather has been dry. Agile hikers can use the numerous stepping stones. With its small waterfalls and calm pools the Kahlo Trail is a perfect place for a short stroll or for quiet contemplation.

~Access~
Access is from Hop Brook Road, between house numbers 6 and 8. A short utility post marks the head of the trail. Park on the street or on the shoulder between the row of large boulders and the utility post.
 

Hop Brook

Hop Brook Sanctuary is a 21 acre refuge for wetland flora and fauna. A raised, wooden walkway provides wildlife lovers an opportunity to observe swamp life at close hand.

~Access~
From the end of High Acres Road. There is a path leading from the cul-de-sac to the boardwalk. Parking is available on the cul-de-sac. There is also an entrance on Long Meadow Hill Road between house numbers 124 and 128 on the west side of the road. There is no parking available at this entrance. 
 

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Loeb

Loeb Sanctuary is an 18 acre parcel that straddles the Newtown-Brookfield border in southern Brookfield. There is a short path leading from the street through a usually wet, wooded area. The land rises sharply to a high, open hillside that offers 30 mile views to the south and west. The upper area is accessible, but has no trail. It is currently managed for hay production.

~Access~
Access is from Obtuse Road South between house numbers 35 and 37. There is parking at the entrance, perpendicular to the road, for one or two vehicles. Look for the entrance at the end of the rock wall that faces the road. Caution: during periods of high rainfall or snow melt an intermittent stream flows across the parking area. Please keep to the left of the pasture and do not accost the horses. We want to be good neighbors! 
 

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This land locked 6.6 acre parcel is very close to the Loeb Sanctuary. In the spring it is wet, with standing water in some areas. A brook bisects the northern half of the parcel.

~Access~
BOSLI has an easement from Obtuse Road South to allow access to the property, but there is no trail at this time.
 

Trail Under Construction

Kenwood Terrace

Named after the Kenwood Terrace subdivision, this 7 acre parcel is located behind the homes on the east side of Toby Lane. The land slopes downward to a swamp filled with snags and stumps that provide an ideal habitat for ducks and other waterfowl.

~Access~
A strip of land between house numbers 5 and 7 allows access to the parcel, but over time the strip has become overgrown and is no longer readily visible. BOSLI is in the process of obtaining a survey so the access can be re-established and a trail constructed.