Devil's Den Preserve

Devil's Den Preserve is a large forested protected area with extensive trail networks, wetlands, rocky outcrops, and flowing streams throughout. The landscape contains multiple habitat types with dense woodland alongside open water areas.

The land served as a hunting ground for Native Americans thousands of years ago, with remnants of their presence still visible on the landscape. This earlier human connection shaped what is now a protected area.

The preserve serves as a learning space managed by the New Canaan Nature Center, offering programs that help visitors understand local ecosystems and conservation efforts. These educational activities connect people directly with the natural world around them.

The main entrance is located at Pent Road in Weston with parking and trail maps available at the lot. The area is open from sunrise to sunset, so visitors should plan their activities within these daylight hours.

The preserve supports over five hundred tree and wildflower species as well as more than one hundred forty bird species throughout its landscape. The Saugatuck River running through the grounds also sustains rare mussel populations that contribute to the area's ecological value.