Mark your calendars for the 2025 Goodwin Forest Trail Run
Sunday, June 8!
Sunday, June 8!
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Friends of Goodwin Forest is to advocate, enhance and support education, recreation and conservation activities of the historic James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Education Center. |
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TRAIL CLOSURES
IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.
IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.
Tree removal is happening in order to make the trails safe to pass.
If you need more information, please contact Matthew Quinn The Natchaug Trail in Goodwin State Forest, between Middle Road and Nutmeg Lane, is temporarily closed for this DEEP timber harvest. Hikers can walk around this closure by using a roadwalk on Middle Rd & Nutmeg Ln via the intersection with 11th Section Rd. The harvest in this area covers 64-acres of ground affected by reasonably severe oak mortality. The landing will be established where the old pavement ends on Nutmeg Lane. Signs will be posted at all of the access points and the ‘Blue’ trails will be administratively closed to protect everyone’s safety while work is being completed. 2020 Goodwin Trails Map Best Hikes and Trails in the Goodwin Forest |
Additionally there is a harvest underway toward the end of Cedar Swamp Road in Hampton. This project will require periodic trail closures on Red, Red/White, and Yellow Trails. See map below.
For further information please contact Forester Dan Evans at James L. Goodwin State Forest Headquarters P: 860-424-4046 E: [email protected] Due to considerable tree mortality (spongy moth, drought, 2-lined chestnut borer, and other issues), the trail sections Red-White loop (closest to Pine Acres Pond) is closed. |
Reminder:
CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS AFTER ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
Treating clothes and shoes with permethrin will help deter ticks but you should always do a self-check.
CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS AFTER ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
Treating clothes and shoes with permethrin will help deter ticks but you should always do a self-check.
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The James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Education Center is located at
23 Potter Road Hampton, CT 06247 860-455-9534 The 2000 acre forest and Richard Haley Native Wildlife Garden are open from sunup to sundown year round. The Conservation Education Center and museums are open on a part-time basis, please call ahead when planning a visit. |