New Fairfield/Woodcreek Road
Location: 21,44,51 Woodcreek Road
Donor: Charles, Robert, Catlin Fox and Rebecca Rice (siblings), 4/2001
Size: 39.9 acres
Dominant Habitat: deciduous forest, rock outcroppings,
Recreational Access: Hiking trails
Unique site attributes: It is an incredibly beautiful property comprised of open deciduous forest, dense mountain laurel under story, hemlock stands and rock outcroppings like the “Comer” offering spectacular views of Candle wood Lake. Sweetcake Mountain is open to public access with almost 2 miles of trails built by Eagle Scout Brian Stoddard and friends. The trail also winds through the forest passing “Fox Family Memorial”.
This property was donated by the Fox family as a means to preserve the land in its natural state in perpetuity. These lands, collectively known as The Sweetcake Mountain Preserve are our most important acquisitions to date. Not only are they our largest, with over 40 acres, but it is also an incredibly beautiful property comprised of open deciduous forest, dense mountain laurel under story, hemlock stands and rock outcroppings like the “Comer” offering spectacular views of Candle wood Lake. Sweetcake Mountain also represents the first NFLT property open to public access with almost 2 miles of trails built by Eagle Scout Brian Stoddard and friends.
