Bishops Woods Bird Sanctuary
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New growth forest
Meredith Zolty

When trees fall across the trail, they stay there.
Meredith Zolty

When trees fall across the trail, they stay there.
Meredith Zolty
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Summary
47 forested acres, including the highest point in New Haven County east of the Quinnipiac River.
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Distance
1.2 miles
Approximate distance of round trip.
Destination Distance From Downtown
3.1 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
The approach from Bishops Woods School is very steep, and many trees are obstructed by fallen trees.
Time To Complete
0 hours
Trails are unmarked, but a half hour of wandering leaves you feeling like you've seen the park.
Seasonality
All Seasons
Dog Friendly
Yes
This park doesn't seem to have any rules.
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