Besse Historic Conservation Area, Wayne (F) The Besse Historic Conservation Area is a 55-acre forest preserve with 0.3 miles of access along the Old Winthrop Road. Five generations of the Jabez Besse family farmed this land from 1788 to 1913 and a portion of this preserve was part of the original farm woodlot/wooded pasture. The preserve includes an easily accessible 0.4 acre vernal pool.

Access: No marked trails, but easy access from the road – look for KLT boundary markers. Vernal pool access: from telephone pole #31 along the Old Winthrop Road, go north 300 yards into the woods.

Directions: Take Route 133 to Wayne Village. Turn south onto the Old Winthrop Road and go 0.7 mile to a fork. Bear left and continue 0.3 mile to wooden KLT sign on the left.