Are you aware that less than miles from Main Street, Danbury, there are 21 miles of hiking trails wandering through the 722 acres of Tarrywile Municipal Park?
Many people have heard about the park because they have attended a wedding, business meeting or some other gathering at the Tarrywile Mansion. It has been serving as a Community Center for almost 20 years now and can be rented out for your special events and gatherings. But there is so much more to the park.
When I need a break from the doldrums and stress of life, I slip on my hiking boots and head out to the park. I like to hike through the woods, but you can pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the meadow, near the lake or the gardens.
If you want all the details about Tarrywile Park and Mansion, go to: http://tarrywile.com/ and you'll find lots of information. Be sure to check out the children's Garden, the Hearthstone Castle, the gardens, the gazebo, many old farm buildings and of course Tarrywile Lake.
And if you are ready to hike in the woods and get away from it all for a little while, go to: http://tarrywile.com/files/Tarrywile_trail-map.pdf for a map of the trails. The white trail is gentle and the yellow trail can be quite steep. It's a bit more strenuous than walking around the Mall, but it won't cost you a cent and the fresh air is just fine.
You can look for me out there, I generally start at the silo, 
take the white trail to the blue, go up the steep yellow trail to Mootry Peak Lookout where I take some time to enjoy the panoramic view of the area. On a clear day I can sneak a peek of Candlewood Lake and north, a great view of Danbury Hospital, a exciting vista in the direction of Newtown and beyond, and the tops of the hills with those flashing red lights. Wow!
And on a clearer day - I'll take some more photos and post them!
From the silo, you can reach Mootry Peak in 45 minutes to an hour and the return trip is about 45 minutes to an hour. Some of the other trails can hiked in even less time. And if you are really lucky you might meet one of my friends or be blessed with a wonderful sunset view.
If you want to refresh your senses, stretch your leg muscles and find yourself out in the woods, I highly recommend you take a few hours to enjoy one of Danbury's best kept secrets. Give me a call and you might even twist my arm to hike with you.
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