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    Tobiassen Forest

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      2 miles
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      ★★☆☆☆
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      166 Noah Ln, Tolland, CT 06084, USA
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    At A Glance

    Doris and Al Tobiassen Memorial Forest

    Joshua’s Trust Property

    84 acres in Tolland, CT

    Parking: At the cul-de-sac near 33 I/010, Tolland, CT

    Trail Map            Trails: 2 miles          Rating: ★★☆☆☆

    Tobiassen Forest has a simple 1.4 mile loop through the forest.  It also has access to over a mile of trails at the adjacent Weigold and Auperin Conservation Areas. The loop is well traveled in the early stretches but has a handful of rugged patches over rolling terrain.

    Hiking

    This is a great short loop.

    There is supposed to be the fourth largest black birch in the state (at least in 2005) along the trail though I was unsuccessful in identifying it.

    History

    Preserved in 1998. The area was originally known as Meeting House Hill and was intended to be the town center, but was later moved to its current spot on Rt 195. Ulysses S. Grant is rumored to have grown up in the area as a boy and his great great grandfather may have owned this property in his time evidenced by Grant Hill Rd.

    Links

    Peter Marteka – Couple’s Gift Opens Forest to All (2003)

    CTMQ – JT: Tobiassen Memorial Forest, Auperin, & Weigold Conservation Areas (2021)

    Dodd, Samuel. Joshua’s Tract Walkbook Fourth Edition, 2005. pg. 153.

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    • ★★☆☆☆
    • 2016
    • 2024
    • Explored
    • Joshua's Trust
    • Peter Marteka
    • Tolland
    • Tolland 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 2016

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