West Haven

Sat. Jun 6

10:00 am

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12:30 pm

3 miles

Meet at West River Memorial Park Orange Ave. parking lot. Enjoy view of West Rock as painted by Frederic Church in 1849. Cross West River and walk east to Defenders Statue depicting those who prevented the British from crossing the river here in 1779. Walk west to the self regulating tide gates installed in 2012. Cross back to the park and walk west to view recently installed pollinator gardens. Follow the river north on the high bluff trail to the “bird watching” peninsula. Return along closed Marginal Drive. Spy supports for the trolley line that once went across the park from New Haven to West Haven and take a look at Horseshoe Lagoon. Return to parking area.

Meeting Location Details

41.297401, -72.952491 In Google Maps

We will meet by the parking lot, looking at the Reflecting Pool and view of West Rock.
41.29741 N
72.95299 W
Parking lot at West River Memorial Park on Orange Ave. (also known as Boston Post Rd. or US Route 1) West Haven. (Across the street from Dunkin’ Donuts and Dairy Queen.)
The parking lot is small, so carpooling is a good idea. There is street parking on Marginal Drive on the west side of the park.

 

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