This preserve hosts a network of trails that are independently named but all connected. This allows for a diverse hiking experience through dense woods, along rock ledges, up rocky knolls, and/or through grass/meadow. The trails are well marked with blue arrows, signs, and maps to help guide you through your adventure. A portion of the trail is unmarked (an old portion of the trail), creating a sense of adventure even though it is clearly marked on the maps.
There are several short loops trails on this preserve with 1.5 miles of main trail. Totaling 2.1 miles of trails with elevation changes of 220 feet, this preserve offers a moderately challenging hike with varying trail widths of 2 feet to wide open. Along the trails are stone walls, old housing structures, an old well/water pump, and a strongly flowing Wyassup Brook that leads to more wetlands. Along the Wyassup Brook and atop a small knoll sits Poet’s Bench. It is not uncommon to see whitetail deer, squirrels, and birds (including waterfowl) here.
This property is part of Avalonia's Hike and Seek Program scavenger hunt program!
The trail is located at 280 Grindstone Hill Road. Access through driveway at 282 Grindstone Hill Road on crest of hill approximately 0.8 miles west of Route 49. Park in the designated area along lane.
Drive on I-95 North and take Exit 92 for CT-2 towards CT-49/North Stonington/Pawcatuck. Take Hangmam Road to Grindstone Hill Road in North Stonington.
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