New Canaan’s Town Trails
New Canaan is one of the wealthiest towns in the country. Depending on which measure one uses, it’s always going to land in the top 0.01% or so of wealthy towns. And that explains why one of the more popular town-owned spots to walk takes you past this summer home:

That was owned by the guy who founded Texaco and now it’s a town park. But for me, the best part about walking around New Canaan is chancing upon some classic mid-century modern houses. I’ll never be wealthy enough to live in New Canaan, but… a boy can dream.
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My New Canaan Town Hikes:
Bristow Bird Sanctuary
Irwin Park
Mill Pond Park
New Canaan Nature Center Trails
Waveny Park
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CTMQ’s Guide to New Canaan
Various maps of New Canaan
CTMQ’s Town Owned Land Trails Page

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