Westwoods

Westwoods is a significant natural area near downtown Guilford and adjacent to the Long Island Sound that is made up of land owned by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust and a portion of the Cockaponset State Forest. Westwoods contains a wide diversity of fascinating natural formations such as cave structures, waterfalls, saltwater and freshwater marshes, an inland tidal lake, carved rock sculptures, and rock formations. Much of the area is heavily wooded and contains extensive hiking trails. The first seven miles of the Westwoods trail system were blazed in 1966 and today there are approximately 32 miles of trails maintained exclusively by GLCT volunteers. The Westwoods trail system is the largest recreational area for hiking in Guilford. 

Descriptions of each one is available here.

Map Availability

Maps of the many trails in Westwoods may be obtained at the following locations in Guilford:

  • Bishops Orchards – 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford
  • Breakwater Books – 81 Whitfield Street, Guilford
  • Page Hardware – 9 Boston Street, on the Guilford Green
  • Community Center – 32 Church Street, Guilford
  • Town Hall, Town Clerk’s office – 31 Park Street, on the Guilford Green