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Henry Mason Trail
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Farmington Land Trust, Inc.
Location Entrance:
Waterville Road and Aqueduct Lane
Farmington, CT 06032
Location Phone:
N/A
Location Map
Type: A single trail
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Difficulty: Moderate (Gently rising terrain with the likeliness to encounter occasional obstacles)
Primary Walking Surface:
Gravel
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 1 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Details
This is a historic site where the The Farmington Canal crossed over the Farmington River on The Farmington Aqueduct. The trail heads west toward the Farmington River. At the river, it turns north and loops back to the point of origin.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Stream/river • Woodland • Wetland • Steep hill • Historical site |
| Amenities: | • Interpretative/educational signage • Reliable cell phone reception |
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| Access restrictions: | None |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | From the intersection of Routes 10 and 4 (in Farmington), proceed north on Route 10 (Waterville Road) for approx. 2 miles. On the left, there will be a sign indicating the Canal Aqueduct Historic site parking lot. The trail begins at the parking lot. |
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