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      Barn Island Wildlife Management Area consists of approximately 1000 acres of land in the extreme southeast corner of the state, in a protected enclave sheltered by headlands.

      It is the largest coastal wildlife management area in the state. The habitat is dominated by 540 acres of deciduous forest and 290 acres of tidal marshes, but there are also significant areas of open salt water, four waterfowl impoundments, as well as coastal scrub woodlands and thickets.

      The Barn Island area is popular with birders, and in the fall, there are many hunters as well. In the Report on the Barn Island Marshes (1972), by Dr. William A. Niering, Barn Island is referred to as “the finest wild coastal area in Connecticut.” Barn Island Wildlife Management Area supports at least nine state-listed avian species in the breeding season.

      Barn Island has an extensive 15 mile network of beautiful single and double track trail, all of which is easy riding suitable for families and novices. Nothing too technical and no significant elevation changes. This is an easy riding gem
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: Provincial Park
      Land Manager: Deep
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      Access Info:
      Several Parking Areas are mapped in Trailforks
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      Region Details
      • 6
      • 31

      Region Status
      Caution as of May 27, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      37
      Trails Mountain Bike
      37
      Trails Hike
      37
      Trails Trail Running
      37
      Trails Snowshoe
      37
      Trails Nordic Ski
      37
      Total Distance
      14 miles
      Total Descent
      1,029 ft
      Total Vertical
      77 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      78 ft
      Reports
      42
      Photos
      9
      Ridden Counter
      1,448

      Photos of Barn Island Wildlife Management Area Mountain Bike

      trail: South Fire Rd
      28 |
      Oct 25, 2021 @ 6:12pm
      Oct 25, 2021
      trail: South Fire Rd
      52 |
      Oct 25, 2021 @ 6:12pm
      Oct 25, 2021
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      trail: South Fire Rd
      34 |
      Oct 23, 2021 @ 5:11pm
      Oct 23, 2021
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      trail: Unknown Name
      24 |
      Oct 17, 2021 @ 10:32am
      Oct 17, 2021
      55 |
      Apr 24, 2021 @ 6:29pm
      Apr 24, 2021
      77 |
      May 5, 2019 @ 11:33am
      May 5, 2019
      51 |
      May 5, 2019 @ 11:33am
      May 5, 2019
      47 |
      May 5, 2019 @ 11:33am
      May 5, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Jun 15, 2024 @ 11:42am
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      Jul 3, 2023 @ 6:21pm
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      Recent Comments

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      Jlovezzola29trailRock GardenThis is a dead end with no access to...
      May 14, 2023 @ 12:08pm
      May 14, 2023
      TomWIQnPstrailGhost CampI think this is overgrown - dead end
      Sep 28, 2022 @ 3:26pm
      Sep 28, 2022
      HydroidtrailNorth Fire RoadTree down near main entrance gate blocking path
      Aug 7, 2022 @ 9:36am
      Aug 7, 2022
      Elliott1017trailWickedTrail is completely overgrown. Needs...
      May 15, 2022 @ 1:22pm
      May 15, 2022
      bbprtrailLittle Short Shell"Little Shot Shell" is best ridden in the...
      Jan 28, 2022 @ 4:38pm
      Jan 28, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Dr John Champlin Glacier Park 6 13.3 km
      Beebe Pond Park 2 36.5 km
      Woody Hill 22 25 5 26.7 km
      Grills Preserve and Grills Wildlife Sanctuary 14 3 16.7 km
      Mortimer Wright Preserve 1 17.3 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3714 miles1,030 ft4 miles79 ft
      #9,635#4,030842857
      Hike3714 miles1,030 ft4 miles79 ft
      #8,574#3,889142167
      Trail Running3714 miles1,030 ft4 miles79 ft
      #8,540#3,863427
      Snowshoe3714 miles1,030 ft4 miles79 ft
      #532#298114
      Nordic Ski3714 miles1,030 ft4 miles79 ft
      #358#218112
      • barn island wildlife management area activity log | embed map of Barn Island Wildlife Management Area mountain bike trails | barn island wildlife management area mountain biking points of interest

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