Photos courtesy of Debbie Martin
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Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Litchfield Hills Audubon Society
Location Entrance:
Route 254
Northfield, CT 06778
Location Phone:
N/A
Type: An entire preserve
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
None
Difficulty: Easy (Mostly level terrain with the likeliness to encounter few, if any, obstacles)
Primary Walking Surface:
Earth
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 7
Total walking route length: 4 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Website: Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary
Location Details
The property, which was once the site of a farm, is in a lovely area, much of which is still farmland today. The many stonewalls along the trails are evidence of this former land use. Trails wind through deciduous woodlands, along Wigwam Brook, over gentle rolling hills dotted with interesting rock formations, through a large hayfield, and a milkweed meadow. In 2005, a conifer plantation was planted and an early-successional habitat was created to benefit birds and wildlife. There are also two small ponds, and a butterfly garden. In various locations along the trails, comfortable benches are situated. Two benches beside the pond, are great spots for watching birds, frogs, and dragonflies.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Stream/river • Pond/lake • Woodland • Wetland • Meadow • Gentle hill |
| Amenities: | • Geocaches • Letterboxes |
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| Access restrictions: | No handicap access. No dogs allowed. |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | From Route 8, take Route 254/Northfield Road north in Thomaston, then go approximately 5.5 miles to Boyd Woods Sanctuary, which will be on your left.
From Route 202 in Litchfield, take Route 118 to Route 254/Northfield Road south, then go approximately 1.5 miles to Boyd Woods Sanctuary, which will be on your right. |
| Parking: | A parking area is located at the sanctuary entrance. |
| Public transportation: | None |
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| Affiliate Groups: | Litchfield Hills Audubon Society |