Photos courtesy of Lise Hubbard, Stafford Conservation Commission
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West Stafford Conservation Area
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Town of Stafford
Location Entrance:
153 West Stafford Road
Stafford, CT 06076
Location Phone:
(860) 684-1777
Type: A single trail
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:
Monday through Friday after school hours, 2:00 p.m. to dusk. Saturday through Sunday, dawn to dusk.
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 3
Total walking route length: 4 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Details
In 1996, the West Stafford Fire Department transferred two parcels of land (formerly occupied by and behind the old fire house) on West Stafford Road to the Town of Stafford .The acquisition of these pieces presented a unique opportunity for the town to assemble and maintain a significant tract of land for conservation and open space purposes. There are three marked trails that will guide you through the area. Points of interest include the Tree Arboretum, Vernal Pool, Old Diamond Ledge Quarry, and Diamond Ledge Stream. This area is maintained by the Stafford Conservation Commission.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Stream/river • Woodland |
| Amenities: | • Picnic |
| Activities: |  |
| Neighboring towns: | Somers, Tolland, and Ellington |
| Access restrictions: | None |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | From the west, take I-84 east to Exit 70. Follow Route 32 north to the center of Stafford Springs. Route 32 joins with Route 190 at Main Street. Take route 32/190 about 2 miles. Bear left onto Route 190 West for about 2 more miles to West Stafford Elementary School on right. Take a quick left in parking lot to back of school. The trail entrance sign will be visible on hill. |
| Parking: | Ample parking at the West Stafford Elementary School. |
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Other Items of Interest
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| Affiliate Groups: | Stafford Conservation Commission |