The 0.8-mile Brickyard Trail runs through Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park, linking the Brighton Town Hall and Library on Elmwood Avenue with Buckland Park on Westfall Road. About halfway along the hard-packed gravel trail, you’ll find a peaceful seating area with educational signs conveying the region’s brickyard history.
Brickyard Trail in April
The nature park features a flat, 0.8-mile trail that runs the length of the former clay mine. About halfway along the trail, you’ll come across a sitting area that features educational signage. The signs tell the story of the area’s unique and significant history as a brickyard, which explains the name. Additionally, Buckland Creek runs through the park. It’s an ideal destination for birding, too.
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Brickyard Trail in February
The experience along the trail is entirely unexpected. It’s nestled among residential and commercial lots, but once you begin, you become unaware of their presence and are transported into a peaceful woodland and wetland. The trail is available for all non-motorized use and is perfect for walking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
More information
Cost: Free
Located in Brighton (get directions)
Website: townofbrighton.org, historicbrighton.org,
Parking
There are two sanctioned parking areas—Buckland Park and the Town Hall. There is, however, this little four-car spot on Westfall where you can park if you’re fortunate.
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