This 300-acre preserve, located in Essex and Deep River, has multiple trails to cover the diversity of habitats included at this site. Trails are well-marked but tend to wind around each other, so be sure to take a copy/photo of the map. Overall preserve and trail information is available here: canfieldmeadow_map_description_062021.pdf (essexct.gov)
Descriptions, maps, and directions to the Deep River Entrance: https://rockfallfoundation.org/off-the-beaten-path-canfield-meadow-woods/
REMEMBER: Follow basic hiking guidelines: Wear good shoes, bring water and simple first aid kit, plus a copy/phone photo of trail map. Check the weather ahead of time, if you go alone, let others know where/when you’re going. All participation is at your own risk. Find a nearby restaurant or ice cream shop to reward yourself after your hike!
HIKING HINTS is a program of the MIDDLETOWN CT REC office. Follow them on Facebook.
Beth Lapin 
I enjoy getting Hiking Hints, it reminds me to get out in the woods and to stay outside as much as possible. Hiking Hints also informs me of the many places I have yet to visit and should. We live in a beautiful, perhaps a little crowded part of the country, nonetheless it is so very nice when you are out in the park!!
Yay! That’s the goal and I’m so glad it’s working. Thanks for letting us know.