Laurel Marsh Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 48 min

Laurel Marsh Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back near Hilliardville, CT. It is mostly level, with 53 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi66 – 151 ft2.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Laurel Marsh Trail - New State Road Trail Connector 41.77986, -72.56754
Nearest town Hilliardville, CT

Directions

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Laurel Marsh Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 48 min

Elevation 64–151 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Laurel Marsh Trail - New State Road Trail Connector · 41.77986, -72.56754

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 6:53 PM

  1. Start on Laurel Marsh Trail - New State Road Trail Connector, heading W.
  2. 450 ftContinue straight onto Laurel Marsh Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.7 miTurn left onto Captain John Bissell Trail, heading SW.
  4. 0.4 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  5. 0.4 miTurn right onto Laurel Marsh Trail, heading N.
  6. 0.7 miContinue straight onto Laurel Marsh Trail - New State Road Trail Connector, heading E.
  7. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail surface

61% dirt32% paved7% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 6:53 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~28 min). Leave by 6:05 PM for the 6:53 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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