Cotton Hollow Closed In Glastonbury Over Safety Concerns

GLASTONBURY, CT — Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury is closed until further notice due to safety concerns, according to police.

Police said Cotton Hollow has seen a “significant increase” in use recently and emergency crews have responded to several calls where cliff jumpers have been injured.

“Town staff need to evaluate trail safety, particularly near steep drop-offs, as increased foot traffic may be causing erosion issues,” Glastonbury Police Chief Marshall S. Porter said in a news release. “Town staff will also need to evaluate swimming and jumping safety to determine whether those activities will be prohibited in the future.

“Besides the inherent dangers of cliff jumping, we have seen an increase in trash left behind. Of particular concern is broken glass along the trails and possibly in the water. We hope to resolve these issues soon and will advise when Cotton Hollow is open again. Town staff will be monitoring Cotton Hollow to ensure compliance with the closure.”

Grange Pool remains open for those with passes, according to Porter.