Rauscher Farm is a 62-acre town-owned conservation property purchased by Clinton in 2008 after a grassroots Proposition 2 1/2 debt-exclusion campaign. It mixes grassland, wetland and woodland habitat with frontage on Clamshell Pond, a state-designated Great Pond.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs welcome on leash for dog walking
Hours
Open daily, dawn until dusk
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed ice-free months, non-motorized car-top boats only
Fishing
Allowed per state fishing season on Clamshell Pond
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Clinton, supported by Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust
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On site
Info kiosk
Large trail map posted on the side of the barn at the parking area
Dock
Access point for launching non-motorized car-top boats onto Clamshell Pond
Common questions
Can I launch a kayak here?
Yes, the property provides access for launching non-motorized car-top boats onto Clamshell Pond.
Is there an entry fee at Rauscher Farm Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Rauscher Farm Conservation Area?
Dogs welcome on leash for dog walking
What rules should I know at Rauscher Farm Conservation Area?
Dogs must be leashed.