Orris Falls Conservation Area
Reminiscent of a southern swamp, the Orris Falls Conservation Area is a 171-acre property of wetland and rocky habitat.
Plan Around Orris Falls Conservation Area
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Orris Falls Conservation Area Details
Reminiscent of a southern swamp, the Orris Falls Conservation Area is a 171-acre property of wetland and rocky habitat. Created by the low marshes and glacial movements, visitors will notice random boulders left behind long ago that a diversity of wildlife use to make their homes and as their personal playgrounds. Multiple trails of differing lengths and levels run throughout the area with well-known final destinations like Orris Falls, Balancing Rock, and views of Mount Agamenticus.
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Nearby Parks Around Orris Falls Conservation Area
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Orris Falls Conservation Area
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1.5 mi away
Tatnic Woods Preserve
Easy trails wind through a surprising mix of vernal pools and old homesteads on the Tatnic Woods Preserve.
2.0 mi away
Tatnic Hills Preserve
Approximately two miles of trails run over the gentle slopes of the 171 acres of Tatnic Hills Preserve.
2.4 mi away
Kenyon Hill Preserve
Though the loop trail here is only a mile long, The Kenyon Hill Preserve is worth a visit for the spectacular scenery alone.
2.9 mi away
Desrochers Memorial Forest
A 135-acre preserve with an easy 2.2-mile trail network through a forest and along the river frontage.
3.2 mi away
Negutaquet Conservation Area
Consisting primarily of views of hardwood forests and open fields, the 100 acres of the Negutaquet Conservation Area were originally meant to be a subdivision.
