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Ribbon Cutting

A Beautiful Day for the Hurlbut Woods Trail Opening

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Last Sunday, April 28th, the Roxbury Land Trust celebrated the grand opening of the Hurlbut Woods Trail located at the Hurlbut Woods Preserve off of Lower County Road. Donated by Howard and Kathleen Bronson  of Maple Bank Farm in December 2020, the 14-acre preserve (and its trail) boasts seasonal views of Roxbury, a stream, and several vernal pools.

The celebration kicked off with special remarks from Dr. John Smoliga, Roxbury Land Trust President; Patrick Roy, First Selectman of Roxbury; and Cathleen Bronson who recalled favorite childhood memories of how she and her family (the Hurlbuts) both stewarded the land and explored the many forested trails. Approximately 35 people walked the new trail after a formal ribbon cutting.

The day attracted community and comradeship while invoking wonderful memories for Howard and Cathleen Bronson and the Hurlbut family. The Roxbury Land Trust was elated to have a beautiful day to celebrate this one-mile, loop trail while honoring this special gift by the Bronson and Hurlbut family.

View from fallen tree (facing town road)

New Trail Opening at Horrigan Family Preserve

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Start your weekend outdoors and join RLT for a guided new trail opening at the Horrigan Family Preserve off Rocky Mountain Road on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Park at the River Road parking areas and follow signs to the meeting place. Please also register so we know how many to expect and who to contact if there are any changes: execdirector@roxburylandtrust.org  

The walk will be moderate with some inclines/declines so bring your walking stick as needed. If the weather does not cooperate on the 15th, the walk will be rescheduled to April 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.   

On March 8, 2006, Richard, Robert and William Horrigan and family donated 5.77 acres to RLT in memory of William Horrigan Jr. and Richard Tyler Horrigan. The young men loved the outdoors and spending time with their families so the family wanted to honor that and share a beautiful, peaceful setting where other families could hike and enjoy each other’s company outdoors.  

RLT hopes the new trail will encourage families to do just that.  

Founded in 1970, RLT is a private, non-profit land trust which offers public access to families and individuals who wish to enjoy Roxbury’s open spaces in passive recreation (e.g., hiking, birding, photography).  Leashed dogs are welcome. No motorized vehicles are allowed. Note that this trail was not created for mountain bike use.

RLT relies on donations, grants, member support, and gifts of land to pursue its mission. For more information about the land trust, please contact us at 860-350-4148 or email execdirector@roxburylandtrust.org.