Peters Memorial Woods, Clinton

The bottom line: Six trails take visitors through the wonders of more than 60 acres, through deep woodlands, over rock ledges, past vernal pools and between glacial rock deposits.

Difficulty level: Easy to moderate with slightly difficult climbs up rock ledges. The area can be wet, especially in the spring and early summer.

Total mileage: There are a total of 2½ miles of trails.

Directions: Take Interstate 95 or Route 9 to Route 81. Follow to Hurd Bridge Road several miles north of the Clinton Premium Outlets. Take a left on Glenwood Road, a right on Brickyard Road and a left on Valley Road. Maps (highly advised) are available at clintonlandtrust.org and by scrolling down to “trail maps” on the left side of the page.

Pet friendly? Leashed dogs are allowed and must be cleaned up after.

THINGS TO DO NEARBY

Clinton Antique Center: This family-owned center boasts more than 100 dealers in a 6,000-square-foot building. There’s a treasure trove of items from toys, furniture, signs, lunch boxes, vintage home appliances, nautical items and tools. Bartering is encouraged. 73 E. Main St., Clinton, 860-6693839, clintonantiquecenterct.com

Chamard Vineyards: Established in 1983 with the first vines planted in the spring of 1984, Chamard Vineyards is a traditional New England winery on 20 acres whose wines benefit “from being only two miles north and influenced by the moderating temperatures of Long Island Sound.” The winery produces 10,000 cases of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, Merlot and pinot noir fruit each year. A bistro is open for lunch and dinner with menu items including cheese plates, Parisian gnocchi, grilled Atlantic swordfish and crispy roasted half-duck. 115 Cow Hill Road, Clinton, 860-664-0299, chamard.com

Haywire Burger Bar: A husband-and-wife team opened the restaurant in 2012, naming it after the wire that holds bales of hay together. “The wire had a tendency to whip into a wild and unruly tangle when it was cut, leading to our modern meaning of haywire: out of control — just like our burgers,” according to the website. The eight-ounce, hand-formed burgers are made from 100 percent Black Angus beef that’s ground in house daily. There are 13 burgers from “Mac daddy” to “fungi” to “avocado ranch,” or you can create your own. The menu also includes 28 taps of craft beers with a local emphasis and several taps dedicated exclusively to Connecticut breweries. The restaurant maximizes the use of organic produce and local ingredients. 730 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, 860-391-8479, haywireburgerbar.com