Towering tulip poplars, shaded woodland trails, a vernal pool brimming with aquatic and amphibian life, streams harboring fish, wild turkeys, red-eyed vireos and pileated woodpeckers, views of the traprock ridge, and magnificent trees - you may be lucky enough to encounter all of these on your visit to the 152-acre Field Forest owned by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA).
The small trail system offers loop opportunities and is great for families with young exxplorers. This property was given to CFPA by Howard Brigham Field, Jr in 1999. Mr. Field was a conservationist and longtime resident of Durham who loved the property and wanted it to be protected in perpetuity for the community.
Stone walls, cedar posts, and remnants of wire fencing indicate that the property was once agricultural land. Abandoned at the end of the 19th century, the farm fields subsequently grew into forest. Today, the dominant ecological process is forest succession. The wooded property consists of a variety of mixed hardwood trees which provide important wildlife habitat.
Notice a trail problem? Report it to CFPA.
Road shoulder parking is available on Bear Hill Road in Durham. Trail entrance is on west side, look for large "Field Forest" sign.
Parking is also available at the Coginchaug High School Parking Lot outside of school hours.
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