Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Centennial Watershed State Forest

Getting Here

Forest Location

Multiple access points in Easton, Newtown, Redding, Weston.

Directions
Aspetuck Trail

To reach the north end of the trail: From the intersection of Routes 107 and 58 in Redding (Putnam Memorial State Park), take Route 58 south for 1.7 miles. Turn left on Hopewell Woods Road. Follow for 1.8 miles to parking on right.
 
To reach the south end of the trail: From the intersection of Routes 58 and 136 in Easton, take Rt. 58 north for 2.6 miles. Turn right on Valley Road. Follow for 0.5 miles. Turn left at intersection with Staples Road. Continue for 0.8 miles to fork. Take left fork to Rockhouse Road. Turn left on Rockhouse Road, follow for 0.2 miles to parking on right.

Saugatuck Trail

To reach the north end of the trail: From the junction of Routes 57 and 53 in Weston, go north on Route 53 for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Route 107 in Redding. Continue 0.6 miles to Deer Hill Road. Turn right on Deer Hill Road and go for 0.7 miles. Trailhead is on the side of 56 Deer Hill Road, alongside and behind a stormwater catch basin.
 
To reach the south end of the trail: From the junction of Routes 57 and 53 in Weston, go north on Route 53 for 3.5 miles to Valley Forge Road.
Turn right on Valley Forge Road and continue for 1.8 miles to Davis Hill Road. Turn right on Davis Hill Road, trailhead is about 500 feet on right
(north) side of road.
 
Alternate Parking: There are several parking areas along Route 53 that also provide access.