Wooster Mountain State Park

Wooster Mountain State Park is a natural preserve in Danbury with over 400 acres of forest and varied terrain elevations. The grounds offer hiking trails, designated hunting areas, and specialized shooting ranges for different target sports.

The land came under state park management in 1920 when Connecticut's park commission acquired the initial acreage. During the 1930s, a federal work program reshaped the grounds, building infrastructure that remains in use today.

The park carries the name of General David Wooster, a Revolutionary War officer whose local story remains connected to this place. Visitors can sense this link to regional history while walking through the grounds.

The park is accessible via Route 7 and has clear entry points with marked pathways for visitor orientation. It is best to wear sturdy footwear since the grounds feature varied elevations and wooded sections with variable ground conditions.

The Ives Trail network links different parts of the park and stretches beyond the boundaries to connect with neighboring natural spaces. This connection allows hikers to walk longer routes that extend beyond just this single preserve.

Location: Danbury

Inception: 1920

Elevation above the sea: 162 m

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Locate-Park-Forest/Other-State-Parks-and-Forests

GPS coordinates: 41.35080,-73.47030

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05