Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve/Nipmuck Trail

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Fifty-foot Cliff Preserve contains a portion of the blue-blazed Nipmuck Trail, which extends 40 miles from Mansfield north to the Massachusetts border.

Trail Activity

Length

1.4 miles, Network

Difficulty

Moderate

Town

Mansfield

Surface

Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge, Boardwalk

Pets

Permitted on leash

Fees

Details

Description

The Fifty-foot Cliff overlook, can be found by following the Nipmuck Trail, owned by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA). This overlook has spectacular views of Naubesatuck Lake and the Fenton River Valley. The name Fifty-foot was chosen more for its poetic alliteration than for topographic accuracy as the cliff is over 100 feet high.

Other Information

Rules

Enjoy the park from dawn to dusk.
Mountain biking and swimming are not permitted.
Keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.
Respect private property rights.
Stay on the trails. Pack out what you pack in.
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
Do not light fires.
Hunting is prohibited.
Riding horses is prohibited.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Removal of any plants is prohibited.

For more information, see Mansfield’s Parks Rules and Regulations.

Trail Manager

Town of Mansfield
4 South Eagleville Road
Storrs, CT
860-429-3335

parks&rec@mansfieldct.org

http://www.MansfieldCT.gov/ParksandPreserves

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Trail Tips

Dispose of Waste Properly

Bury solid human waste in a cathole 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water, a campsite, or trails. Don't forget to cover it up when you're done!

Directions

Trailhead Information

From the intersection of Route 275 and Route 195

Head south on Route 195 for 1.25 miles. Turn left at Mansfield Historical Society. Parking is available behind the building.

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