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Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc.
Location Entrance:
175 Shrub Road
Bristol, CT 06010
Location Phone:
(860) 589-8200
Location Map
Type: An entire preserve
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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 • Adults
Number of walking trails: 4
Total walking route length: 3 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Website: Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center
Location Details
The Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center has several loop trails that pass through mountain laurel groves and a beautiful stream. One of the trails, known as the Nature Center Connector, connects to the Tunxis Mainline Trail, which is part of the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail system.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Stream/river • Woodland • Wetland • Gentle hill |
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| Access restrictions: | The nature center building is currently closed to the public for renovations. However, the trails are open. |
 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: | From Route 6 (in Bristol), turn onto Jerome Avenue. After a short way, take a left onto Shrub Road. Follow Shrub Road past a horse farm and playground. The Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center will be on your right. |
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