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      The Palmer Taylor Preserve is a 90 acre preserve that consists of several land parcels donated to the trust by the Palmer family over many years. It is one of Middlesex Land Trust’s primary preserves and has the historic Erinmore Barn on the property. There are wooded uplands, large hay fields, two ponds and Taylor Brook. The preserve is crossed by the old Airline Trail.
      source: Palmer Taylor Preserve
      Access Info:
      258 Middle Haddam Road, Portland, CT
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      Region Details
      2 hike trails

      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 22, 2021
      Local Trail Association

      Hike Stats

      State Ranking
      #7,638
      Trails (view details)
      2
      Trails Hike
      2
      Total Distance
      5,200 ft
      Total Descent Distance
      1,302 ft
      Total Descent
      89 ft
      Total Vertical
      102 ft
      Photos
      1
      Ridden Counter
      6

      Popular Palmer Taylor Preserve Hiking Trails

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      Palmer Trail
      Palmer Trail Loop

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      Photos of Palmer Taylor Preserve

      trail: Palmer Trail
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      May 4, 2020 @ 3:03pm
      May 4, 2020

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      user #2008266PlumbBobMaddphoto in Manchester, Connecticut, United States
      May 4, 2020 @ 3:03pm
      May 4, 2020
      user #2008266PlumbBobMaddtrailPalmer Trail and 1 more
      May 4, 2020 @ 2:31pm
      May 4, 2020

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