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C.W. Luce Conservation Area

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The C.W. Luce Conservation Area trail passes through a hardwood forest with an abundance of wildlife.
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking Bicycling
Length
1.3 miles, Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Tolland
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

The C. W. Luce Conservation Area consists of a hardwood forest mixed with white pine and includes a wooded swamp, wetlands, brooks, and an area of outcrop ledges. Charter Brook, a tributary to the Skungamaug River, runs through the property. The property supports forestry, fishing, and wildlife habitat. The red-bellied woodpecker, coyotes, bob-cats, fishers, and deer have been seen on the property.

Other Information

Rules

  • No fires.
  • No littering.
  • Do not disturb wildlife.
  • Area closes from sunset to sunrise.
  • No hunting or firearms.

Notify the Conservation Commission if you see any violations.

Trail Manager

Town of Tolland Conservation Commission
21 Tolland Green
Tolland, CT 06084
860-871-3601
https://www.tollandct.gov/conservation-commission

Trail Tips

Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Be aware of and limit the noise you and your group generate. Enjoy the sounds of nature.

Trailhead Information

From I-84

Take exit 68 and turn north towards Tolland Center. Slide right onto the Tolland Green and head north on Old Stafford Road for aboout 1 mile. Turn right onto Susan Drive and park at the end of the Cul-de-Sac. The trail starts at the sign.

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