Sometimes also called the "Fenton tract," the UConn Forest comprises about 580 acres extending from Horsebarn Hill to the Fenton River. Criscrossed with trails, some used for hiking and others for research projects, the Fenton tract area was once cleared for farming and now includes sections of forest ranging from 30 to 130 years in age. From hilltop communities to hemlock groves to wetlands, this UConn property offers birdwatching, botanizing, hiking, and benches along the river, all within walking distance of UConn.
UConn Forest Trail (Photo: Henry Frye)
