Tarrywile Park, Danbury, CT 2012

Tarrywile Park in Danbury, CT is now the closest place for us to hike.  Tarrywile has several different trails to choose from, and varied scenery.  There are hay fields, ponds, forests, and a castle.  By the main entrance is the Tarrywile Mansion, the Children's Garden, and the Red Barn Environmental Center.

















The trails that go beyond the Parks Pond are generally moderate.  Some sections of the yellow trail, which branches off the blue trail, are more difficult due to an incline in elevation.  Along the yellow trail is the Mootry Peak Lookout, with a view of Danbury.  The orange trail, that crosses over Brushy Hill Road, is difficult as well.  Sections are a bit rocky and climb in elevation.  This section is referred to as the Old Ski Slope on the map.  We hiked this section back in September 2012.  During this fall season the hayfield paths were littered with grasshoppers.  We were practically under attack!  We kept getting hit in the legs in the chest...one even hit my sunglasses!  It was a beautiful fall day.  On the same side of the park with the orange trail you will find Hearthstone Castle. Hopefully one day this castle will be restored to its original beauty.