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Trolley Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A short, flat rail trail through Branford's tidal wetlands.
0.6
mi
Distance
8
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.62mi
Distance
8ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
23ft
High Point
-2ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail begins at a parking area off of Tilcon Road by a set of railroad tracks. The trail crosses the tracks and continues into the tidal marsh. The trail is dirt until it becomes a concrete boardwalk that crosses the water. At the center of this section of the trail, there are a few convenient benches. After returning to the dirt path, the trail climbs slightly before crossing under Pleasent Point Road. It descends from this rocky area and goes back into the marsh. At this point, it crosses a wonderful little footbridge that was constructed inside the skeleton of an older, larger bridge. The trail then continues towards another parking area at the eastern terminus of the trail.

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Contributors
Daniel McCloskey