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1860 Reservoir Trail
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Wethersfield Parks & Recreation Department
Location Entrance:
Thornbush Road and Highland Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Location Phone:
N/A
Type: A single trail
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Difficulty: Moderate (Gently rising terrain with the likeliness to encounter occasional obstacles)
Primary Walking Surface:
Earth
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 1 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Website: 1860 Reservoir Trail
Location Details
This is a rugged trail with a steep entrance. After the initial slope, the rest of terrain is clear and even with some rocky parts to the trail. A mountain bike or light hiking boot is appropriate. This is a great location to take in a peaceful and serene part of Wethersfield.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Urban • Pond/lake • Woodland • Gentle hill |
| Amenities: | • Letterboxes • Leashed pets permitted |
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| Access restrictions: | This trail is not handicapped accessible. The boat launch is limited to canoes or other non-motorized boats. Quiet fishing boat motors are permitted. |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | From I-91, take exit 23 toward Rocky Hill/Route 3/West Street. Travel west on West Street. Turn right onto Route 3 (Cromwell Avenue). Turn left onto Route 160 (New Britian Avenue). Turn right onto Hayes Road (which turns into Highland Street and then Thornbush Road). Go for approximately a mile and the 1860 Reservoir entrance will be on your left. |
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Other Items of Interest
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| Affiliate Groups: | Town of Wethersfield Conservation Commission and Central Connecticut Health District |