Macricostas Preserve

Steep Rock at its Best!

A good hike to the top, a fabulous view over Lake Waramaug, and a good hike back. Can't get any better.

Great place for a hike

Although the day was rainy and overcast, the hike was still beautiful. We hiked to the lookout and could just barely see Lake Waramaug through the fog. The biggest problem I found during the hike, was...

This is part of Steep Rock, an organization in Washington CT that has over 40 miles of trails.

The photo shows a view of Lake Waramaug near Washington, CT from the top of Macricostas Preserve off Route 202 to the west. In addition, there are the original "Steep Rock" trails near the village plu...

Less traveled than the other steep rock properties and a great view

Very nice flat area hike form those who want to bird watch and walk around a meadow. Very nice steep climb and loop trail to a fantastic overlook of the valley and the entire Lake Waramaug

The Pinnacle with a View

My husband and I took the long trail (yellow) to the top. It was about a 7.5 mile round trip. The hike it worth the spectacular view of Lake Waramuag. Make sure you have good shoes, camera, plenty of ...