Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve
ACREAGE: 210 DATE ACQUIRED: 2020
Donated by Jamie Gamble
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve
Property Location
253 Loomis Street, North Granby
Trailhead(s)
The trailhead is located at 253 Loomis Street. There is a parking lot.
Rules
Please see property kiosk for rules. Horseback riding is not allowed. Mountain biking is not allowed. Motorized vehicles are not allowed. IMPORTANT: Please note that, to protect and preserve the fragile wildlife diversity that exists on this spectacular property, dogs must be leashed at all times. Ground nesting birds are heavily distressed by dogs and may abandon or lose their nests if disturbed. Please do not allow your dogs to swim on the property, as they will have a negative impact on waterfowl and on amphibians; and can destroy important riparian habitat. Please help us preserve the wildlife on this property by keeping your dog on leash.
Total Miles of Trails
3.5 miles
Highlights
The Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve is 210 acres of diverse habitat – a unique combination of woods, wetland, open fields, and ridgeline. Highlights include Creamer Pond, Glazier Cabin, the North and South Marshes, the Ridge Trail, and the Day Cemetery.
Track Your Location Using Avenza Maps®
Be Adventurous Without Getting Lost
As you walk this trail, track your progress and location using Avenza Maps®, a free app to view maps, even while offline. Scan this QR code to download the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve map.
* Due to poor cell signal at the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, we suggest downloading this map before you arrive.
The Granby Land Trust has several trail maps available for download, including this one, for use in the app.
With two birding/wildlife observation platforms on the North and South Marshes, the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve is an excellent spot for birding. Download a checklist of birds that have been identified on the Preserve to date (recorded by John Weeks, April, 2021).
Day Cemetery
The Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve contains a burial ground that dates back to 1795. The Salmon Brook Historical Society has conducted research on the cemetery and has made documentary photographs of the gravestones located here using a "mirror effect" to bring out obscure details. Click here to see the photographs and learn more: Day Cemetery Gravestones.
