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    Wesleyan Woods Conservation Area

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      3 miles
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      ★★☆☆☆
    • Address
      647 Country Club Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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    At A Glance

    Wesleyan Woods Conservation Area / Tynan Memorial Park

    Middletown Town Park

    590.25 acres in Middletown, CT

    Parking: Large lot near 644 Country Club Rd, Middletown, CT

    Trail Map         Trails: 2.6 miles        Rating: ★★☆☆☆

    There are five parcels of town-owned property here Wesleyan Woods, Tynan Park, the north end of Mt. Higby, and two pieces adjacent to Tynan.

    Hiking

    This 1.7 mile stretch of the blue blaze Mattabesett Trail is also part of the longer 235 mile New England Trail.

    Heading north: 1.2 mile road walk to Highland Pond

    Heading south: Mt. Higby

    History

    The Town of Middletown purchased 97.74 acres from Wesleyan University for $550,000 in 2008. The town already owned 426.68 acres dating back to 1926, 30.16 acres from 1991.  Another 29.02 acres were added in 2012 when Cynthia Joblonski sold her property to the town for $331,500 and 5.65 acres added as a development set aside.

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    • ★★☆☆☆
    • 2024
    • Explored
    • Middletown
    • Middlesex County
    • Mattabesett
    • 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 17th, 2024

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    • 647 Country Club Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, USA

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