IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REGARDING "WIDOWMAKERS"
| Widowmaker Safety Notice |
A new trailhead was constructed in the summer of 2013.
TRAILS
Our trails system (over 14 miles) is maintained by a great group of volunteers who spend countless hours grooming, blazing and developing multi-use trails.
Some of the more popular trails are:
The Forest Discovery Trail: leaves the northwest corner of the gardens and follows a loop that brings the hiker through several managed forest areas before returning to the Center. Trail Guide 1st page, 2nd page
The Blue-Blazed Natchaug Trail: begins at the Conservation Center and stretches north to connect with the Blue-Blazed Nipmuck Trail. Hikers will find a small wildlife viewing shed that looks out onto Pine Acres Pond.
Pine Acres Pond: 135 acre shallow pond with stumps and logs protruding in many places. The pond is ideal for a challenging canoeing excursion. Fishing for Bass, Bluegill and Bullhead is popular. Electric motors are permitted; gasoline, are prohibited.
The Air Line State Park Trail:begins a few hundred feet north of the Center. A former railroad bed, the trail is graveled and level which makes it ideal for hiking, cross-country skiing, biking and horseback riding. If you're feeling adventurous, you can hike 8 miles north to the Northeast Connecticut Audubon Center in Pomfret!
Children's Discovery Trail: enter on the west side of the front lawn and look for the surprises we have hidden to test your observation skills. (The trail is currently under development but is open!)
Airline Trail to Goodwin Conservation Center: Enter west of Potter Road (at Kiosk) and head east toward the blue-red trail. The boardwalk will take you through wetlands before connecting to the Forest Discovery Trail that leads you to the Goodwin Center.
LINKS TO:
Airline Trail to Goodwin Center Map
Black and White Trails Map
Color Trails Map
Our trails system (over 14 miles) is maintained by a great group of volunteers who spend countless hours grooming, blazing and developing multi-use trails.
Some of the more popular trails are:
The Forest Discovery Trail: leaves the northwest corner of the gardens and follows a loop that brings the hiker through several managed forest areas before returning to the Center. Trail Guide 1st page, 2nd page
The Blue-Blazed Natchaug Trail: begins at the Conservation Center and stretches north to connect with the Blue-Blazed Nipmuck Trail. Hikers will find a small wildlife viewing shed that looks out onto Pine Acres Pond.
Pine Acres Pond: 135 acre shallow pond with stumps and logs protruding in many places. The pond is ideal for a challenging canoeing excursion. Fishing for Bass, Bluegill and Bullhead is popular. Electric motors are permitted; gasoline, are prohibited.
The Air Line State Park Trail:begins a few hundred feet north of the Center. A former railroad bed, the trail is graveled and level which makes it ideal for hiking, cross-country skiing, biking and horseback riding. If you're feeling adventurous, you can hike 8 miles north to the Northeast Connecticut Audubon Center in Pomfret!
Children's Discovery Trail: enter on the west side of the front lawn and look for the surprises we have hidden to test your observation skills. (The trail is currently under development but is open!)
Airline Trail to Goodwin Conservation Center: Enter west of Potter Road (at Kiosk) and head east toward the blue-red trail. The boardwalk will take you through wetlands before connecting to the Forest Discovery Trail that leads you to the Goodwin Center.
LINKS TO:
Airline Trail to Goodwin Center Map
Black and White Trails Map
Color Trails Map
