Situated behind the CFPA's headquarters, the Highlawn Forest is a gem on the Middletown/Middlefield town line. The trail system winds through a second growth forest on what were once open farm fields, and features conifer plantations, mixed hardwood forest, and red maple swamps that support a diverse array of wildlife species.
The trails follow many old fire lanes from the time the property was a tree farm and offer multiple loop opportunities. The trails include: Camille's Way - 2.2 miles (main outer loop and blazed blue), Sarah's Path- 0.3 miles (blazed blue/purple), Discovery Loop- 0.2 miles (blazed blue/red), Camelia's Trail- 0.7 miles (blazed blue/orange), Ruth's Crossover- 0.1 miles (blazed blue/green)
These flat and gentle trails are great for young or beginner hikers and are often enjoyed by trail runners as well. The property also features an outdoor classroom, pond, large vernal pool with an observation platform and a 0.2 mile universal access trail loop with interactive educational signage.
The Highlawn Forest is protected and will never be developed thanks to the Camp family who placed a conservation easement (held by CFPA) on the property in 1987.
Notice a trail problem? Report it to CFPA.
Parking is available in the Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) paved parking lot on the north side of Route 66 in Middlefield. Address is 16 Meriden Road Rockfall, CT 06481.
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