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Birchbank Mountain
Location Information
Sponsored by:
City of Shelton Conservation Commission
Location Entrance:
5 Birchbank Road
Shelton, CT 06484
Location Phone:
N/A
Type: An entire preserve
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Intersection of Okenuck Way and Round Hill Road
Difficulty: Challenging (Steep terrain with the likeliness to encounter periodic obstacles.)
Primary Walking Surface:
Earth
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Teenagers • Adults
Number of walking trails: 2
Total walking route length: 3 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Website: Birchbank Mountain
Location Details
This 155-acre park is adjacent to Indian Well State Park on the steep banks and floodplain forest of the Housatonic River. The Paugusset Trail bisects the property and Birchbank Trail (white) forms a 2-mile loop with a 250-foot elevation gain and uneven footing.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Stream/river • Woodland • Wetland • Gentle hill • Steep hill • Historical site |
| Amenities: | • Geocaches • Letterboxes • Leashed pets permitted |
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| Access restrictions: | None |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | Take Route 110 (Leavenworth Road) to Birchbank Road at the sign for Indian Well State Park. Drive about 1 mile past Indian Well State Park and park next to the railroad crossing. |
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Other Items of Interest
| Flora and fauna: | Floodplain forest with wood ducks, red trillium, and Dutchman's breeches. |
| Affiliate Groups: | Shelton Trails Committee |