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    Genesee Recreation Area

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      8 miles
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      ★★☆☆☆
    • Address
      Goat Hill Rd, Madison, CT, USA
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    At A Glance

    Regional Water Authority Property

    774 acres in Guilford and Madison, CT

    Parking: Small near 1 Goat Hill Road, Madison, CT

    Trail Map          Trails: 7.63 miles       Rating: ★★☆☆☆

    The trails here require a permit which can be acquired here.

    This Regional Water Authority property is highlighted by a section of the blue blaze Menunkatuck Trail part of the 235 mile New England Trail at the eastern edge of the property.  There is also some old foundations and history to the area along other trails.

    Hiking

    Menunkatuck Trail / New England Trail

    • This is the one trail in this RWA property that does not require a permit prior to explore. Initially following an old woods road before jumping onto real trail that skirts the edge of the property.  The trail feels a bit pinched between the hill that appears to be the border and a marshy area along Little Meadow Brook. Just when I was afraid the trail was going to be a bore there I came upon some low rocky ledges that provided some scenic beauty. The trail meets another old woods road but climbs the hillside parallel to it to later rejoin and leave the property to meet the junction of the Menunkatuck and Mattabesett Trails.
    • Heading north: Broomstick Ledges
    • Heading south: Cockaponset: Guilford North Parcel

    Red – Durham Trail – 2.03 miles

    • Unexplored

    Green – Grandma Hall Trail – 1.09 miles

    • Unexplored

    Yellow  – Durham Trail – 1.1 miles

    • Unexplored

    Orange – Cooper Lot Trail – 1.32 miles

    • Unexplored
    History

    According to folklore, the families who settled this area were originally headed to the Genesee Valley in New York, but one of their wagon wheels broke so decided to settle and farm here.

    Links

    CTMQ – RWA: Genesee Trails (2021)

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    • ★★☆☆☆
    • 2024
    • Explored
    • Guilford
    • Madison
    • New Haven County
    • Regional Water Authority
    • Menunkatuck Trail
    • New England Trail
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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 October 13th, 2024

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    • Goat Hill Rd, Madison, CT, USA

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