Farm River State Park - Hiking
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View of the docks beside the marsh
Meredith Zolty

Beginning of the trail
Meredith Zolty

Beginning of the trail
Meredith Zolty
About
Summary
A 62-acre state park managed by Quinnipiac University. Boat launch passes available by annual lottery.
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Distance
2.0 miles
Distance represents walking all the trails. Avoid side trails for a shorter experience.
Destination Distance From Downtown
4.9 miles
Difficulty
1 of 5 diamonds
The trail is short and mostly flat.
Time To Complete
1 hours
There are many side trails on either side of the marsh, and the trail blazes are not as clear as one might like, so be prepared for a bit of backtracking. You can see all the trails in an hour, but if you're short on time, you can easily cut out a few side trails.
Seasonality
All Seasons
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
Fees Permits
Yes
Parking for hiking is free, but there is a $20 season pass fee for visiting the marina area of the park.
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