The original 4-acres of this Preserve were donated to the Salem Land Trust in 2008 in memory of Alfred and Sylvia Bingham. This original portion of the Preserve includes several vernal pools, and a rocky ledge outcrop that overlooks a spectacular large beaver pond. Blue Heron can be seen there in season. It can be reached by short walk.
In 2024 the descendants of Alf & Sylvia Bingham sold to SLT, at a bargain sale, 56 additional contiguous acres of their land. Most of this acreage is on the same (East) side of Darling Rd. as our original 4 areas and has additional marked trails through various habitats.
12 of the additional acres are across Darling Rd. (West side) with Roaring Brook on the northern border. A short trail is kept mowed around the property’s old hay field, as well as a second parking area.
DIRECTIONS: Park at 169 (West side) and 172 (East side) of Darling Road.
From Salem Roundabout: West, toward East Haddam, on Rt. 82 for 1.2 mi., turn left onto Darling for 0.9 mi. #169 entrance and parking on west side of road and #172 is further along with parking and trails on the east side of road. Dogs are allowed on leashes. No hunting or motorized vehicles.
Trails are marked, but a New Hiking trail map is in progress! Map below is of the original 4 acres
Alf & Sylvia Bingham Preserve
Alf & Sylvia Bingham Preserve- 60 acres
The original 4-acres of this Preserve were donated to the Salem Land Trust in 2008 in memory of Alfred and Sylvia Bingham. This original portion of the Preserve includes several vernal pools, and a rocky ledge outcrop that overlooks a spectacular large beaver pond. Blue Heron can be seen there in season. It can be reached by short walk.
In 2024 the descendants of Alf & Sylvia Bingham sold to SLT, at a bargain sale, 56 additional contiguous acres of their land. Most of this acreage is on the same (East) side of Darling Rd. as our original 4 areas and has additional marked trails through various habitats.
12 of the additional acres are across Darling Rd. (West side) with Roaring Brook on the northern border. A short trail is kept mowed around the property’s old hay field, as well as a second parking area.
DIRECTIONS: Park at 169 (West side) and 172 (East side) of Darling Road.
From Salem Roundabout: West, toward East Haddam, on Rt. 82 for 1.2 mi., turn left onto Darling for 0.9 mi. #169 entrance and parking on west side of road and #172 is further along with parking and trails on the east side of road. Dogs are allowed on leashes. No hunting or motorized vehicles.
Trails are marked, but a New Hiking trail map is in progress! Map below is of the original 4 acres