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***MAPS:
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NEW 2007 MAP:
Mileage Map
Note: Recent reroute of Nell's Trail
not shown.
(MSWord document)
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Shelton Lakes Greenway
450+ acres, 3 reservoirs, 10 miles of trails
***See trail and mileage maps on right--->
Notice: Old maps are obsolete.
Download a 2007 map at right.
"Shelton Lakes Greenway" is the name given to
a linear park in the heart of Shelton that includes three reservoirs and
ten miles of hiking trails.
The three reservoirs were recently renamed to Hope Lake (aka "Nell's
Rock Reservoir"), Pine Lake and Silent Waters. The terrain is
moderate and the trails are generally rated easy. The park is
centrally located for easy access to all Shelton residents, and has
become a regional destination for hikers and mountain bikers.
Shelton Lakes Recreation
Path:
4.3 easy miles. From the reservoir on Shelton Ave (108) to Huntington Center, but northern and
southern sections do not yet connect except by a detour onto Dominick Trail (the
Bridge-to-Bridge route). Some sections are surfaced with asphalt
or woodchips. Passes High School, Middle School, Pine Lake, Silent
Waters and Hope Lake. See also Rec Path
Photos.
Feature:
"Bridge to
Bridge" (B2B) hike: 4.8 miles. The route we used for Trails Day 2005, a combination of
the Rec Path and Dominick Trail. Start at reservoir on Shelton Ave (Pine Lake) and
end in Huntington Center, passing three reservoirs. Blazed yellow and orange.
Oak Valley Trail: 2.2 miles, easy loop. Trailhead on Nell's Rock Road at
Hope Lake (formerly Nell's Rock Reservoir), our most popular trail. Access
points on Shelton Avenue. Blazed white.
Dominick Trail:
A major north/south artery that connects the Shelton Lakes trails. Dominick
Trail crosses Nell's Rock Trail, Oak Valley Trail and the Rec Path. About 1.7
miles long (one
way), easy hiking. Trailheads are on John Dominick Drive, off of Buddington Road,
and on Shelton Avenue at the power line crossing.
Nell's Rock Trail:
Rerouted May 2006 - see new map.
Shelton Lakes Region. A very easy 1.6 mile loop (or optional 0.6 mile half loop) trail ideal for children, peaceful strolls
or as an exercise loop. Located off of Nell's Rock Road across from L'Hermitage
Condominiums and Chordas Pond. Kids love the caves but use caution.
Turkey Trot Trail (Cross-Country
Trail): An easy to moderate 2.2 mile outer loop and one mile inner loop used by
the High School Cross-Country Team. Joins up with the Rec Path route along
the "hidden reservoir" and old dam.
Background information about Shelton Lakes:
"Shelton Lakes" describes the area around Shelton Avenue & Nell's
Rock Road. Much of this land was purchased by the City in 1998 as
surplus water company property after a 1997 referendum. Part of this
property was used to build the new middle school, while the
remainder is restricted by State law to "passive recreation" (no
ballfields or ATV tracks allowed). For more information:
SHELTON LAKES GREENWAY - Comprehensive Plan for Utilization, by
Thomas Harbinson, Conservation Commission, 1999
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