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Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve/Nipmuck Trail

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
Hiking Walking Cross-country skiing
Length
1.4 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Mansfield
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge, Boardwalk
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

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