Roaring Brook Nature Center, The Quiet Corner Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by entering the nearest major road in The Quiet Corner. For example, if you are in Mansfield, take I-84 W toward Hartford. Continue on I-84 W for about 25 miles. Take exit 39 for CT-9 N toward New Britain. Merge onto CT-9 N and continue for about 8 miles, then take exit 27 for CT-72 W toward Bristol. After about 5 miles, merge onto I-691 W. Continue for approximately 5 miles, then merge onto I-91 N. Take exit 27 for US-5 N toward Windsor Locks. Continue on US-5 N for about 7 miles, then take the exit toward CT-202 W. Follow CT-202 W for about 10 miles until you reach Canton. Turn left onto Gracey Rd, and Roaring Brook Nature Center will be on your right at 70 Gracey Rd, Canton, CT 06019.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start by finding the nearest bus station in The Quiet Corner. You can take the CT Transit bus towards Hartford, which connects at various points in The Quiet Corner. From Hartford, transfer to the CT Transit bus #128 towards Canton. After about a 30-minute ride, get off at the stop closest to the intersection of Gracey Rd and US-44. From there, you will need to walk about 0.5 miles down Gracey Rd to reach Roaring Brook Nature Center at 70 Gracey Rd, Canton, CT 06019. Be sure to check the schedule for bus timings and plan accordingly, as service may be limited.