1. John H. Weigold Conservation Area — Tolland
Two trails — the Blue Trail (0.8 miles) and the Red Trail (0.3 miles) — wind through the heavily forested 33-acre John H. Weigold Conservation Area. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Learn more about the John H. Weigold Conservation Area here, view a trail map here, and start your hike at 256 Weigold Road, Tolland.
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2. John & Mary Parciak Conservation Area — Tolland
Along with a 1.6-mile loop trail and a 1.2-mile out-and-back trail, the John & Mary Parciak Conservation Area has the highest point in Tolland (1,011 feet), Bald Hill. The property also has several large white quartz boulders and significant natural habitats where turkeys, deer, and foxes have been observed. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Learn more about the John & Mary Parciak Conservation Area here, view a trail map here, and start your hike at Burbank Road or Bald Hill Road, Tolland.
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3. Edith Toomey Clark Preserve — Bolton
Explore the stone walls of bygone farm fields, the Hop River, a marsh, and a gorge with a cascading stream on the moderately difficult 1.2-mile trail network of the Edith Toomey Clark Preserve. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Learn more about the Edith Toomey Clark Preserve here and start your hike at Steele’s Crossing Road, Bolton.
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4. C. W. Luce Conservation Area — Tolland
Take a hike on the 1.5-mile loop trail that winds through the 83.3-acre woodland property that includes wetlands, a wooded swamp, brooks, and an area of outcrop ledges. Wildlife is abundant and red-bellied woodpeckers, bobcats, coyotes, fisher cats, and deer have been spotted on the property. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Learn more about the C. W. Luce Conservation Area here, view a trail map here, and start your hike at Susan Road, Tolland.
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5. King Riverside Conservation Area — Tolland
Hike the 1.2-mile Yellow River Trail that parallels the Willimantic River (which offers great fishing opportunities) and admire the 30 acres of wetlands, farmlands, and forests. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Learn more about the King Riverside Conservation Area here, view a trail map here, and start your hike at 55 Dimock Road, Tolland.
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