Pigeon Swamp Preserve Trail Information Trail Map: Click here for the trail map. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view or print our trail maps. The Yellow Trail is approximately 2.25 miles, start to finish. Directions: From the north (Willimantic), take Route 32 south to the intersection of Route 203, turn right, go straight up the hill […]
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Pappenheimer Preserve Trail Information Visitors should be aware that when in season, hunting is allowed in the adjacent Mohegan State Forest, and take suitable precautions. Hunting is not permitted on Pappenheimer Preserve. Trail Map: Click here for the trail map. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view or print our trail maps.Directions: GPS Coordinates: 41.659115, -72.085690 Note: parking
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Nate and Theora Whetten Woods Invasive species management work at Whetten Woods will begin in February of 2026. The preserve remains open to the public but visitors may see crews and equipment working near the trail. This work marks the start of a three-year project to revitalize Whetten Woods through invasive species removal and forest
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Knowlton Hill Preserve Trail Information There are a total of 2.2 miles of blazed hiking trails within this area. Please do not stray from the paint-blazed woodland trails, as hunting does occur on adjacent private land. The trails are for pedestrians only; no horses, bikes or motor vehicles. Pets must be kept on leash. No
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Josias Byles Sanctuary Trail Information Running north and back again in a big loop, the 0.9-mile Yellow Trail takes the visitor through the woods, along Byles Brook, to a viewpoint over the beaver impoundments and back again. There is a 0.4-mile blue-blazed shortcut for those out for a shorter walk, which also loops back to
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Iron Mine Valley Preserve Trail Information Trail Map: Click here for the Iron Mine Valley trail map. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view or print our trail maps.Directions: Access the East Side Trail from Iron Mine Lane: Go north 2.8 mi from the intersection of Route 89 and Route 44 in Ashford. Turn right onto Iron
