The Lake Mohegan Walk
Lake Mohegan and its surrounding open space comprise 170 acres which were once forest. Subsequently, it had been cleared for farmland and gravel mining, but the Town acquired the land between 1967 and 1985 and its natural features have been restored since. The Conservation Commission oversees the open space and the swimming area is managed by the Parks and Recreation Commission. During the summer months, the manmade freshwater lake is open in a designated area supervised by lifeguards. Parking for swimming and hiking is free but a fee is charged at the gate to enter the swimming area from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day.
As Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” The trails around Lake Mohegan are opportunities to do just that.
Starting Point: Lake Mohegan is in Northern Fairfield, not far from Exit 44 on the Merritt Parkway.
Address: 960 Morehouse Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06825
Distance: 1.6 to 2.5 miles based on route
Surface: Asphalt, sandy beaches, hard packed dirt, rocks
Elevation Gain: 103 to 285 ft, depending on trail selected
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