Assekonk Borderlands Trail - N Stonington, CT - Hiking and walking trailheads on Waymarking.com

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There is ample parking near this trailhead which begins at the south end of the school. A bridge crosses the spillway of Assekonk Swamp and continues over flat land for about 1 1/2 miles.

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ASSEKONK BORDERLANDS TRAIL

In the early 1800's the fields and meadows along these trails were originally designated the Parade Grounds of North Stonington and used by the militia for training and instruction. When ordered, our militia assembled here to protect our town and state from land or sea. The land was later farmed by the Hescock family before town schools and open space were developed in the mid 19010's

This sign was erected in the fall of 2013. This short description is taken from an article in the Westerly Sun, on Sep. 13, 2013 in an article by staff writer Leslie Rovetti.

"Assekonk Borderlands Trail, which runs between the school property on the western side of Route 2 and Meadow Wood Road in the Kingswood development. A separate trail on that property crosses the Assekonk Swamp and leads to the town’s recreation field on Rocky Hollow Road. The trails are flat and level enough to push a baby carriage on, said Conservation Commission Chairman Bill Ricker, and the entire system of trails is about 1.25 to 1.5 miles long."

Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link] Trail allowances or restrictions: No motorized vehicles. No hunting. Trail type: dirt Parking: Not Listed

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