Glacier Park Moraine – Ledyard
- Glacier Park – Recessional Moraine Site
- Whalehead Road, Ledyard, CT
- Trailhead: 41°26’27.14″N, 72° 2’56.95″W
- Last Time Hiked: April 17, 2019
- Approximate distance hiked: 1.0 miles
- Moderate to difficult, strenuous at points. MUST USE CAUTION.
Glacier Park in Ledyard is made up of two non-contiguous parcels. They both offer a distinctively different glacier feature. This property has the recessional moraine, a field of large boulders. The hike, blue blazed, is a mile long, but is by far one of the most challenging hikes in Southern New England. The back portion of the blue blazed trail literally climbs into and out of a ravine of boulders and then to the top of a hill of boulders. This section of trail is challenging and can be strenuous and can test your stamina. Watch your footing here. (I would suggest avoiding this part of the trail during wet or icy conditions). The sight alone from either of the benches at each end of the boulder field is truly spectacular. There is a yellow blazed bypass trail which is much easier but still moderate in areas. Be sure to check out the Rock Shelter at the end of the short spur white blazed trail along the way.
Map can be found at: Glacier Park – Moraine
Blue Blazed Trail Into The Ravine (Note the Blue Blaze at the Lower Right)
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