Topsmeed State Forest - Hiking trail near Litchfield, Connecticut, United States - Description
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| Name | Topsmeed State Forest | |
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| Summary | Edith M. Chase Ecology Trail offers a 7/10 mile walk with interpretive signs. | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 0.7 miles / 1.1 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Architecture - Forest - Historic Site - Interpretive Trail - Meadows - Mountain Views - Scenic Views - Streams - Wetlands - Wildflowers - Wildlife - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Litchfield, Connecticut, United States | |
| Link | http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325076&depNav_GID=1650 | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map | Topsmead State Forest |
Numerous trails and unpaved lanes are available for walking. In addition, the Edith M. Chase Ecology Trail offers a 7/10 mile walk with interpretive signs.
Free guided tours of the residence are offered from June through October on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month. Reservations are not required. On open weekends, tours are available from 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., except for the last open weekend in October when hours are from 12:00 P.M. - 4:00P.M.
Visitors may picnic informally on the grounds, residence lawns included. Open fires or grills are not allowed.
From Route 8: take Exit 42. Go west on Route 118 for 2.0 miles. Turn left onto Clark Road to the stop sign. Take a right at the stop sign then the first left onto Buell Road. The first right off Buell is the entrance to Topsmead.
From Litchfield Center: take Route 118 east for 1.5 miles. Take a right onto East Litchfield Road. Take the first right onto Buell Road. Topsmead will be the first road on the right.
| Latitude | 41.748038605 degrees / 41° 44.882' / 41° 44' 52.94" |
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| Longitude | -73.1527662277 degrees / -73° 9.166' / -73° 9' 9.96" |
| Created by msh on 09/28/2008 |
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