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Sparkle Lake Conservation Area

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Sparkle Lake Conservation Area is a 30 acre property with extensive frontage on Birch Plain Creek and Sparkle Lake.
Trail Activity
Hiking Cross-country skiing Mountain biking
Length
0.6 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Groton
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Grass, Sand
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

Sparkle Lake Conservation Area was purchased by the Town in 2013 with funds from the State Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Program and from the fees required by the Planning Commission as part of subdivision approvals.

A half-mile trail leaves the parking area and travels north along Birch Plain Creek. It passes by the southern shore of Sparkle Lake and leads back to the parking lot. Another spur extends into the wooded area north of Sparkle Lake.

The trails at Sparkle Lake Conservation Area are a little rough; look for blue markers. 

Trail Manager

Town of Groton, Parks and Recreation
27 Spicer Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
860-536-5680
https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/parksrec/index.php

Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Be prepared to find your way home. Familiarize yourself with the area before you set out and bring your map and compass along.

Trailhead Information

Trail Access

Access this trail from Thomas Road, about halfway between Route 649 and Shennecossett Road; grass/sand parking lot for about 12 cars.

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