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    Josias Byles Sanctuary

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      2 miles
    • Rating
      ★★☆☆☆
    • Address
      111 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT 06278, USA
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    At A Glance

    Joshua’s Trust Property

    69 acres in Ashford, CT

    Parking: Small pull off near 111 Ashford Center Rd Ashford, CT

    Trail Map       Trails: 1.6 miles          Rating: ★★☆☆☆

    Hiking

    Simple trails here are a loop through mostly open forest.  The viewpoint at the back of the yellow loop is lackluster with marshy views of the Mt. Hope River.

    The meadow up the steep hill just off the orange trail is bush hogged every two years to prevent forest encroachment and encourage habitat for monarchs and rare warblers.

    History

    Preserved in 1988. The preserve is named for Josias Byles one of the original settlers of Ashford, the land is his former homestead (though his house is private property).

    Links

    CTMQ – JT: Josias Byles Sanctuary (2017)

    Joshua’s Trust – Meadow Clearing

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    • ★★☆☆☆
    • 2016
    • 2019
    • Ashford
    • Explored
    • Joshua's Trust
    • Windham County
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    The information shown here is for general reference purposes only. exploreCT.org gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of this data. Parking in all areas, whether designated here or not, is at your own risk. exploreCT.org is not responsible for any damage or loss to vehicles or contents. Last updated December 1st, 2019

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    • 111 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT 06278, USA

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