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Nipmuck Trail (Storrs Road/Mansfield to Marsh Road/Willington)
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Location Entrance:
Storrs Road
Mansfield, CT 06268
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:
Earth
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 8 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Details
This section of the Blue-Blazed Nipmuck Trail runs past Mount 50 Foot with good views to the east, south, and west. A long section hugs the east bank of the Fenton River (subject to flooding in the spring) with many excellent trout fishing locations. Many rural road crossings are encountered along the way. The total section is just short of 8 miles. The entire length of the Nipmuck Trail extends from Mansfield north to the Nipmuck State Forest in Union on the Massachusetts border. For more detailed trail information, consult the CFPA Walk Book East.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Stream/river • Woodland • Wetland • Meadow • Gentle hill • Vista • Historical site • Farmland |
| Amenities: | • Reliable cell phone reception • Leashed pets permitted |
| Activities: |    |
| Neighboring towns: | Willington |
| Access restrictions: | Foot traffic only. |
 Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail: |
The Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System, was established in 1929 by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), a private, non-profit conservation organization. Since that time, the system has grown to include roughly 825 miles of footpaths across Connecticut. The Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails are maintained by dedicated CFPA volunteers for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. To learn more about their use, visit the Trail Use Policy page. The Connecticut Walk Book East and West, comprehensive guides to the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails, are also available at our online store. |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | Take Route 195/Storrs Road north from Willimantic or south from Storrs to 954 Storrs Road (Mansfield), the Mansfield Historical Society building (formerly Town Hall). Location is at the top of Spring Hill. Park at the Mansfield Historical Society. Follow the blue blazes east from the parking lot for 0.6 miles then head north at the North/South Junction of the Nipmuck Trail. |
| Parking: | Available at the Mansfield Historical Society. |
| Public transportation: | WRTD (Windham Region Transit District) Storrs-Willimantic Bus |
Other Items of Interest
| Flora and fauna: | Evergreens and mountain laurel. |
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