Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Camp Saratoga Trails

Camp Saratoga was operated as a Boy Scout camp from 1930 to 2001, then it became part of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park.  The preserve is 310 acres and located only eight miles from downtown Saratoga.  This park encompasses a variety of ecosystems including woodlands, wetlands, open areas and streams.  The trails are excellent for jogging, walking, and easy mountain biking.  As you explore you will notice old lean-to's and buildings once used by the scouts.  This habitat supports the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly.  There are trail maps and environmental information available at the trailhead parking area.

Size: 310 acres
Length: 4.7 miles of trails
Scenery: Forested
Trail Conditions: Forested and field floor. Some sand.
Trip Tip: Try to spot the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly
 

Directions: Follow Route 50 north through the Wilton shopping area for 6 miles.  Turn left onto Edie Road, proceed 1.5 miles and turn right onto Scout Road.  The parking area and trailheads are 0.7 miles on the left.

For more information on the preserve visit The Wilton Wildllife Preserve Web Site.

Courtesy of Johnny Miller