Large parcel with diverse terrain includes eskers, a heron rookery, and kettle ponds. Boombox and Sledgehammer trails are ideal for technical mountain biking. Connects to Gamlin Crystal Springs and Mason Back 100. Look for eskers, kettle ponds, a heron rookery, and old farm walls on the North Loop. On the Baddacook side, look for eskers,…
This network of many trail loops though evergreen woods traverses over and around glacial features, such as kettle holes and eskers. The area features a 1.6-mile loop trail known as Skitapet Trail, which is generally considered easy to moderate and suitable for hiking and walking. Additional trails within the area, including Skitapet Long, are also…
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.
Over 16 miles of trails, many passing by kettle holes. Property has something for everyone: mounting biking, cross country, skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, and the annual Groton town forest trail race. Connections to Ames Meadows and Sabine Woods and Groton Place. Whether you want to go for a stroll on a welcoming day or tear…
Half-mile flat trail connects with Skinner Forest and Groton Woods and provides nice views of the kettle pond.
