Near Arcadia Walking Loop (No Running Allowed)
Observation tower.
Near Arcadia Walking Loop (No Running Allowed)
The view from the observation tower.
Near Arcadia Walking Loop (No Running Allowed)
Bench overlooking Mill River and marsh.
Near Arcadia Walking Loop (No Running Allowed)
Trailhead

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Arcadia Walking Loop (No Running Allowed)

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A quick loop through a scenic area west of The Oxbow river with lots of opportunities to spot wildlife.
0.8
mi
Distance
42
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildlife
Access Issues
<b>The trails at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary are only open for walking or hiking. No jogging or running is allowed.</b>

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.8mi
Distance
42ft
Elevation Gain
42ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
145ft
High Point
104ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This walk follows the final stretch of the Mill River before it flows into the Connecticut River Oxbow. Fern Trail is surrounded by an exemplary floodplain forest. There is an observation tower with a view of a marsh with lots of wildlife activity.

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Contributors
Jonah Keane