Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
Surface:Native
Special Features
Located in Greenwich, CT
Kiosk and interpretive signage
GREAT MEADOWS TRAIL
Trail Information
Length:0.75 Miles
Grade:Gentle
GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
Cross Slope:5.6
Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
Surface:Native
Special Features
Located in Stratford, CT
Wildlife viewing blind
2 Observation platforms, one w/telescope
MILFORD POINT TRAIL
Trail Information
Length:0.39 Miles
Grade:Gentle
GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
Cross Slope:10.7
Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
Surface:Native
Special Features
Located in Milford, CT access thru CT Audubon Coastal Center
Walk along barrier beach at mouth of Housatonic River Call about seasonal closures
Viewing platform to observe Long Island Sound and large salt marsh
OUTER ISLAND TRAIL
Trail Information
Length:0.25 Miles
Grade:Gentle
GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
Cross Slope:1.7
Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
Surface:Native
Special Features
Access by ferry from Stony Creek during summer
Observation platforms
Education pavilion
SALT MEADOW TRAIL
Trail Information
Length:2.5 Miles
Grade:Moderate
GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
Cross Slope:5.8
Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
