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King Riverside Conservation Area

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The King Riverside Conservation Area trail passes through a diverse environment with wetlands, farmlands, and forests.
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking
Length
0.8 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Tolland
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

The King Riverside Conservation Area provides public access to a 30 acre property in southeast Tolland off Route 195 on Dimock Road. There are clearly marked trails that parallel the Willimantic River. 

The property contains wetlands, farmland and forest. Diverse river habitat, small brooks, floodplain forest, forested swamp, upland oak forest, mixed conifer and oak forest, ledge outcrops, open field, scrub upland, marsh and wet meadow can be found on the property, providing habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. 

Other Information

Rules

  • Leave no trace. 
  • No littering. Carry out what you carry in.
  • No motorized vehicles.
  • Do not disturb vegetation or wildlife.
  • Stay on marked trails and roads.
  • No hunting or firearms allowed.
  • No fires.
  • No horses or mountain bikes.
  • Respect the rights of other visitors.
  • There is no public access to part of the property - please respect the private property rights. 

See more information from Tolland's Conservation Commission.

Trail Manager

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

Trail Tips

Leave What You Find
Avoid the introduction or transport of non-native species. Use local firewood from within 50 miles and clean, drain, and dry water equipment when moving between water bodies.

Trailhead Information

From Tolland or I-84 (exit 68)

From I-84 Exit 68, head south on Route 195. Shortly after the Tolland Garden Center, take a sharp left turn onto Dimock Road. A small gravel parking lot and trailhead are on the right just past the Storrs Community Church. 

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