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.

Size: 107 acres

Owner: Groton Conservation Commission

History

Flavell Crossing was deeded in 1995.

Directions

Trailhead on Painted Post Rd. off Rte. 40.

Map(s)

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Private paths are shown in light gray. Please stay on paths and respect private property on these trails.
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Activities & Features

Nearby Places


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.
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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...
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Amanda’s Way

Half-mile of trails. Amanda’s Way connects with Skinner Forest. The other path is a very steep out-and-back trail that follows the spine of a large esker down to Whitney Pond itself.
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Difficulty

Easy

Cautions

Large rocks can be slippery