• Robbins Preserve
• Fred Davis Road, Thompson, CT
• Trailhead: 41°59’47.09″N, 71°48’38.38″W
• Last Time Hiked: April 4, 2015
• Approximate distance hiked: 2.5 miles
• Fairly easy with some elevation.

This property, owned by the Wyndham Land Trust, offers a variety of different sights. The property sits on a series of rolling hills that is covered with areas of forest and open fields. The Five Mile River also passes through the property. We started the hike from the entrance at Fred Davis Road and followed the old gravel road slightly to the left, up and over the hill. The walk is entirely on these old gravel roads. We soon came to an open area. Ahead is the main road that leads further into the property. Slightly to the right you can see the road that takes you to the river. We followed the main road first nearly to its end passing through wooded areas and more open fields. Along the way we came across several birdhouses and various animal tracks. We also saw the first signs of spring with a variety of colorful lichens blooming. After retracing our steps, we then followed the road to the river. An old bridge spans the river which had a significant flow from all the recent snow-melt. We then followed a loop that traversed through an area that had been partially cleared at one point. From here we made our way back to the cars. At the entrance there is a box with trail maps.

Trail map can be found at: Robbins Preserve.

Five Mile River