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Godfrey Pond
Weston, Connecticut
Hike-in pond inside Devil's Den Preserve, Weston. No swimming — hike-and-watch only.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
20 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Public access
Overview
Small pond inside the Nature Conservancy's Devil's Den Preserve in Weston. Reached by a ~0.5 mi Godfrey Pond Loop. Swimming is prohibited under Conservancy rules — hike, fish by permit, or watch herons.
- Also known as
- Godfrey Pond Loop, Devil's Den Pond
- County
- Fairfield
- Region
- Fairfield County
- Water type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
No swim allowedNature preserveShort hikeFairfield countyQuiet corner
Good for
Hiking shortBirdwatchingWildlife viewingNature studyPhotographyPaddling kayakFishing bass
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No swim allowed
Tick and snake habitat
Limited cell service
Private property nearby
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.24007, -73.39107
Parking: Limited · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.5 mi · 20 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Park at the Devil's Den main entrance on Pent Road, Weston. Follow the Godfrey Pond Loop trail about 0.5 mi.
0.5 miShort walkMixedLimited281 ft80 ft gain
Parking notes: Gravel trailhead lot at 33 Pent Road, Weston. Fills fully on Saturday mornings; no overflow allowed.
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