Discover 13,000-Year-Old Glacial Boulders Along The Ledyard Park Loop, A Short Hiking Trail In Connecticut
By Elisa Regulski|Published May 31, 2020
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Elisa is a passionate travel writer with over five years of experience. After graduating with a B.F.A in acting from Oklahoma City University, Elisa earned a M.A in mass communication From Texas State University. When she's not writing about all of the amazing places throughout the U.S., she can be heard singing with her band.
In Connecticut, natural wonders are all around you. This is especially true at Ledyard Glacial Park in Gales Ferry. Here, you can hike among 13,000-year-old glacial boulders and stroll under magnificent trees. This awe-inspiring hiking trail clocks in at just under 1 mile, but it’s jam-packed with breathtaking sights. Lace up your hiking shoes and explore this astonishing hidden gem in Connecticut.
From the trailhead, this area looks like any other hiking trail. But when you venture further, you'll see that couldn't be further from the truth.
These small depressions formed when a block of ice broke off from a glacier and was covered in till. When the ice melted, a small hole was left behind.
To learn more about the Ledyard Glacial Park main loop and to access a map, click here.
Have you ever explored Ledyard Glacial Park in Connecticut? What’s your favorite hiking trail in the state? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! And if you’re yearning for more adventures, check out these 10 hidden Connecticut destinations only locals know about.
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