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Selden Neck Preserve Trail CT
Island preserve trail with forest, shoreline, and river views.
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Estimated total time: Varies
Gillette Castle River Loop Trail
Scenic river overlook loop around Gillette Castle park terrain.
Nehantic Trail Devils Hopyard Segment
Forest route with nearby waterfall access and mixed terrain.
Devils Hopyard Chapman Falls Trail
Short waterfall-focused route to Chapman Falls in Devils Hopyard.
About This Trail
An island preserve trail accessible only by boat on the 528-acre Selden Neck along the Connecticut River. The route explores dense forest, rocky shoreline, and elevated viewpoints over the river channel in one of the state’s most secluded hiking destinations.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
Gillette Castle River Loop Trail
Scenic river overlook loop around Gillette Castle park terrain.
Nehantic Trail Devils Hopyard Segment
Forest route with nearby waterfall access and mixed terrain.
Devils Hopyard Chapman Falls Trail
Short waterfall-focused route to Chapman Falls in Devils Hopyard.
Cockaponset Pattaconk Mountain Trail
Shorter mountain route to overlook ledges in Cockaponset State Forest.
Cockaponset Cedar Lake Trail
Forest loop near Cedar Lake with moderate climbs and rocky spots.
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