Parks Pond and Picnic Site – Tarrywile Park loop from Danbury

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Western Connecticut Planning Region

Danbury

Parks Pond and Picnic Site – Tarrywile Park loop from Danbury

Moderate

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Parks Pond and Picnic Site – Tarrywile Park loop from Danbury

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5.42km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.51 km

Parks Pond and Picnic Site

Highlight • Lake

Nice pond surrounded by woodlands. You cannot swim in the pond, but there is a picnic area nearby that you can use to take a break and enjoy great views of the water.

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2.09 km

Bench in the Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

This lovely bench is right along the trail, making it the ideal spot for a short break or a trailside snack. There's plenty of wildlife, and if you're lucky, you …

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2.42 km

Serene Forest Stream

Highlight • River

4.34 km

Tarrywile Park

Highlight • Forest

Tarrywile Park spans 722 acres, with roughly 21 miles of hiking trails, two ponds, and a lake. Once a dairy farm and fruit orchard, there are several picnic areas and …

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5.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

440 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.10 km