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Hike McLean Game Refuge
<p>4-hour hike at McLean Game Refuge in Granby, CT. Brooks, Ponds, Barndoor Hills</p>
Hike McLean Game Refuge
<p>4-hour hike at McLean Game Refuge in Granby, CT. Brooks, Ponds, Barndoor Hills</p>
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Main features include: Barn Door Hills, grass fields, Bissell Brook, Salmon Brook, Trout Pond and Trout Pond Cabin. Pack water and munchies. McLean Game Refuge was created by the will of Senator George McLean in 1932 “as a place where some of the things God made may be seen by those who love them, as I loved them, and who may find in them the peace of mind and body that I have found." For years, the park was tended by Amos E. George, a Pequot and long time friend of Sen. McLean designated in his will to be watchman for the preserve. The 4400 acre preserve is a private park maintained by the McLean Fund.
At the main entrance on Rte 10 in Granby is a parking area for 20 cars or so. Wait for me at the parking area. I drive a blue Volvo XC70 Ocean Race.
Directions
The main entrance to the Game Refuge is located on Route 10/202 in Granby, CT:
From Route 91 (north or south bound)
Take exit 40 (Bradley International Airport). Follow the signs for East Granby/Granby (Route 20 west). At the traffic light in Granby center, turn left (south) on Route 10/202. The Game Refuge will be on your right approximately one mile south of Granby center.
From points to the south (Simsbury, Avon, Farmington CT)
Travel north on Route 10/202. The Game Refuge will be on your left approximately one mile south of Granby center.
From points to the north (Southwick, Westfield MA)
Travel south on Route 10/202. The Game Refuge will be on your right approximately one mile south of Granby Center.
About this event
Main features include: Barn Door Hills, grass fields, Bissell Brook, Salmon Brook, Trout Pond and Trout Pond Cabin. Pack water and munchies. McLean Game Refuge was created by the will of Senator George McLean in 1932 “as a place where some of the things God made may be seen by those who love them, as I loved them, and who may find in them the peace of mind and body that I have found." For years, the park was tended by Amos E. George, a Pequot and long time friend of Sen. McLean designated in his will to be watchman for the preserve. The 4400 acre preserve is a private park maintained by the McLean Fund.
At the main entrance on Rte 10 in Granby is a parking area for 20 cars or so. Wait for me at the parking area. I drive a blue Volvo XC70 Ocean Race.
Directions to the trailhead
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The main entrance to the Game Refuge is located on Route 10/202 in Granby, CT:
From Route 91 (north or south bound)
Take exit 40 (Bradley International Airport). Follow the signs for East Granby/Granby (Route 20 west). At the traffic light in Granby center, turn left (south) on Route 10/202. The Game Refuge will be on your right approximately one mile south of Granby center.
From points to the south (Simsbury, Avon, Farmington CT)
Travel north on Route 10/202. The Game Refuge will be on your left approximately one mile south of Granby center.
From points to the north (Southwick, Westfield MA)
Travel south on Route 10/202. The Game Refuge will be on your right approximately one mile south of Granby Center.
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