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East Granby Farms Recreation Area
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Town of East Granby
Location Entrance:
79 North Main Street
East Granby, 06026
Location Phone:
(860) 653-7660
Location Map
Type: An entire park
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: • Teenagers • Adults
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 2 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Details
The park consists of 70 acres of active recreation with offices/recreation center and future athletic fields. There is also 410 acres of passive recreation with access from the north entrance to the park. The Blue-Blazed Metacomet Trail (part of the national New England Trail) is accessible from the park and is a part of the park property. The Red Trail is a direct link to the Metacomet Trail. Additional circular trails will be added in the future.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Pond/lake • Woodland • Wetland • Meadow • Steep hill • Vista |
| Amenities: | • Drinking water • Shelter • Picnic • Geocaches • Leashed pets permitted |
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| Access restrictions: | None |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | From I-91 Exit 40, take the Route 20 Granby/East Granby exit off the connector. At the 5th traffic light, turn left onto Route 187 North/North Main Street. The park is less than a 1/2 mile on the right. |
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