Orchard Hill Nature Center

Huntingtown Road
Newtown, CT 06470

Combining unusual historic and natural assets, this park is located on Huntingtown Road.  Its historical assets include tw- mills and dams, which date back t- the early part of the 19th century.  Its natural assets include rare beauty, and a remarkable diversity of habitats which provide home t- an unusually large number of species of plants and animals.  There are several trails on which t- hike and ample parking.   

Facilities
- Several trails on which t- hike
- Ample parking
- Benches along the way
- Wonderful scenery

Directions ( From the Flagpole)
South on Route 25
Straight through 2 traffic lights
Turn right ont- Orchard Hill Road
Turn left ont- Huntingtown Road
The entrance t- the park is approximately 1/2 mile on the right
The park entrance is at the end of the road on the right

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