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 Rte. 40, this is the trail. Only short segments of Whiley Rd. or New Pond Rd. have no sidewalk. But this trail also connects to east-west trails that lead to Acorn Path off Forge Village Rd. (Rte. 225) in the east and to Skinner Forest off Lost Lake Dr. in the west.

Size: 119 acres

Owner: Town of Groton

History

Protected during the development of the Groton Woods subdivision in 1994, this area now serves as a greenway corridor.

Directions

Multiple access points on Duck Pond Drive, Hidden Valley Rd., Acorn Path, Paugus Trail, Little Hollow Rd

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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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.
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Duck Pond

Half-mile flat trail connects with Skinner Forest and Groton Woods and provides nice views of the kettle pond.
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Difficulty

Easy