Southeast Region
This region includes these properties: Blackman Woods and Field, Rocky Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Groton Woods, Flavell Crossing, Skinner Forest and Duck Pond.
Long Hike Idea:
Places and Trails in the Region
Blackman Woods and Field
One-mile, easy walk with beautiful views of fields and wetlands, teaming with wildlife. Look for Paul Matisse’s Forest Bells: 6 aluminum bells, in the shape of organ chimes that hang from the limbs of oak trees. They ring quietly when someone pulls down on an attached rope.Learn more
Rocky Hill Audubon Sanctuary
Five miles of rocky trails over undulating terrain as well as a couple of large hills. Provides exceptional views of wetlands, granite outcroppings, and wildlife. Look for a heron rookery. Note: No bikes, horses, or dogs allowed. Connects to Robin Hill Rd. near Shaw’s Supermarket and to Blackman Field and Woodsand Nate Nutting Rd.Learn more
Groton Woods
A vast pine and oak forest that connects multiple neighborhoods and conservation lands in southern Groton. Known for its peaceful woodland trails and extensive linkages to neighboring trail systems. Look for wetlands, outcroppings, and glacial erratics. If you are looking for a north-south trail (and sidewalks) to connect from either Rtes. 119 or 225 to...Learn more
Flavell Crossing
This large parcel connects Painted Post Rd. with the Groton Woods Conservation Area. It is a beautiful forest with numerous wetlands, stone walls, and granite outcrops. It is quiet and gives a sense of being very remote. The trails roll over mostly hilly terrain, with some dips down to wetlands.Learn more
Skinner Forest Area
Skinner Forest Conservation area is a very nice hiking area with several miles of trails. Trail difficulty is generally easy with some moderately difficult hills. Trail conditions are good, though they are rocky as this used to be a logging area.Learn more
Duck Pond
Half-mile flat trail connects with Skinner Forest and Groton Woods and provides nice views of the kettle pond.Learn more