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Pequot Woods

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Pequot Woods offers woodland hiking trails around a pond, boulders, and streams. 
Trail Activity
Hiking
Length
3.7 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Groton
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Boardwalk
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Pequot Woods is comprised of 140 acres filled with idyllic streams, wetlands and a network of gentle well-marked trails.

In 1637, a battle was fought only a short distance away from what is now Pequot Woods. In this battle, a force of colonists joined Mohegan and Narragansett tribes and attacked a Mystic fort of the widely feared Pequot tribe. After their attack, the colonists and their allies retreated through these woods. A vicious battle continued as they fought their way westward. Artifacts from that encounter are still being cataloged today.

Other Information

Rules:

  • Geocaching is not permitted in Pequot Woods.
  • Please stay on the trails to protect sensitive habitats. 

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

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Trailhead Information

Entrance 1: Sandy Hollow Road I-95 North & S: I-95 to Exit 89, go south on Allyn Street; Turn right onto Sandy Hollow Road, Destination will be on the left. Available parking spots limited to 6-8 cars.

Entrance 2: Route 1 I-95 North & South: I-95 to Exit 89, go south on Allyn Street; Turn right onto Route 1, Destination will be on the right (0.6 miles). Walk-in only no parking available.

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