Sunday, October 25, 2015

Leon Levy Preserve, Lewisboro, N.Y.

Went for a walk today in the Leon Levy Preserve, in Lewisboro, N.Y. on Route 123, Smith Ridge Road.  The Preserve is only minutes from New Canaan or Ridgefield, CT.

The Leon Levy Preserve is 383 acres and as it is so new, trails are still being made.  We were able to go for a decent 90 minute walk today and we did not walk all the trails.  This is a walk in the woods, not a hike, though I would recommend wearing hiking boots due to some wetland areas and uneven terrain.

Dogs are allowed at the Preserve but are suppose to be on a
leash.  Our dog had her leash but we came across a few who were not, so just be aware.

The parking lot had ample space and right now is the time to go.  The foliage was beautiful and a great place to get out and take the dog for a longer than usual walk.  The Preserve also has a few ruins of houses, even a laboratory, which could make for some excellent photo ops.

For directions and trail maps (horses are allowed on certain trails), go to: http://www.lewisborogov.com/parksrec/page/leon-levy-preserve

The trails were very wide and well maintained.  

Some nice rocks to climb to look over into a gorge.






There were a few educational posts throughout the trails.







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