Salter’s Pond loop walk

Moderately paced one-mile scenic walk on the loop trail, starting at the parking lot of Salter’s pool, Lydall Street, Manchester — plenty of parking. Salter’s Pond got its name from Lorenzo T. Salter who, in partnership with Mr. Strong, founded the Salter and Strong paper mill, which became Lydall paper mill. Many North End residents learned to swim at Salter’s Pond before the town swimming pool was built. Our walk will include some historic and botanical commentary. The path has stairs, hills, bumpy terrain, and some wet spots — please wear sturdy footwear/sneakers. The pond and adjacent land is owned by the Manchester Land Conservation Trust. No dogs, please. Rain or shine, but extreme weather cancels. This walk and 100+ others are promoted by Connecticut Trails Day, a program of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.