The Boardwalk Hike At The Coastal Center At Milford Point Is One Of The Most Beautiful In Connecticut

You’ve gotta love a good boardwalk hike. It’s a chance to get outdoors and take in some views without getting your feet muddy. On our shoreline, we are lucky enough to have a beautiful boardwalk trail that offers stunning scenery and a whole lot more. Let’s take a look at this treasured path on the Connecticut coast.

The Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point is home to an incredible boardwalk trail.

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The Coastal Center is located on an 8.4-acre barrier beach. Right next door is the 840-acre Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh and Wildlife Management Area.

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The short boardwalk hike leads across the marsh and down to the sandy beach. There are also several observation platforms that offer panoramic views.

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You’ll have an excellent opportunity to view the local wildlife.

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More than 300 different types of birds have been spotted at the Coastal Center.

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Even the rare snowy owl makes an appearance here in the winter months.

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During warm weather, the tidal marshes are fields of bright green in the coastal waters.

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The white sandy beach along the Long Island Sound is also a wonderful place to continue your stroll.

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Splash around on the sandbars and feel the sand between your toes.

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You’ll also want to explore the coastal tidal pools.

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There is all kind of wildlife hanging out at the Coastal Center and kids and adults alike will love seeing the birds, crabs, fish, and other neat creatures.

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This is one boardwalk hike that you will come back to again and again. The landscape and wildlife is always changing.

TripAdvisor/chairduck The Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point is located at 1 Milford Point Rd., Milford, Connecticut.

Have you ever taken this short boardwalk hike? What did you enjoy the most?

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The Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point is located at 1 Milford Point Rd., Milford, Connecticut.

For more hiking opportunities, you’ll also want to take a look at these 8 stunning boardwalks in Connecticut that you won’t find at the beach.

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