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People's State Forest, CT: Late-October Hike

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Barkhamsted, CT

Moderate to Strenuous

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Distance: 4.5 Miles

Elevation Gain: 650 Feet

Please join us for a late-October hike up in the People’s State Forest located in the Pleasant Valley Section of Barkhamsted, CT (http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325054).

We will use the path recommended in the book “AMC’s Best Day Hikes in Connecticut”, Trip 20 (Page 119).

In the book, this hike is deemed difficult not only on account of its length but also because some sections are steep and rugged, requiring hikers to maneuver over bouldered ridges. Some sections offer amazing views of the Farmington River and nearby hills. We will also pass by an early-American cemetery, where graves are marked with uninscribed stones, and visit the remnants of the Barkhamsted Lighthouse, a little-known historic site with a story that would appeal to the hopeless romantic in all of us.

Please pack a lunch and enough water to last the journey.

Who came along (2)

SUSTAINING

richardc

Danbury, CT

SUSTAINING

vwgreg

Enfield, CT

Comments

Member · Oct 18, 2011

Hello Gentlemen. Please note I have d information on the meeting place. It's a little confusing because the park has a large parking area at the entrance, but the starting point for the hike is 1.5 Miles further up the road. There's is a small parking lot there as well. Just want to make sure you all make it. Thanks!

Member · Oct 24, 2011

In case anyone is interested, we could do a post-hike drink and/or bite at Chatterley's a little pub restaurant in New Hartford, CT about 10 minutes away from the hike area. Here's the address: 2 Bridge St, New Hartford, CT 06057.

Member · Oct 27, 2011

Hello: I've decided that despite the weather, the hike will go through this Saturday. As of 10/27/2011, the Weather Channel is saying 30% Chance of Rain and few showers. Most of the hike is under a canopy of trees so we should be fine. I will only cancel if it's a torrent of rain. Please e-mail me for questions of concerns.

Member · Oct 28, 2011

Guys, I’m really really sorry, but I think we’ll need to reschedule the hike for another time. Per the weather forecast, it won’t start raining till 1:00 PM and then followed by snow at 4, with heavy snows in the evening. But it’s going to be raw and damp weather-wise. Plus the weather could change so fast and affect driving, I wouldn’t want to put anyone at risk. I’ll see about rescheduling over the next two weekends.

Member · Nov 4, 2011

Good thing the hike was rescheduled. Driving conditions were really bad. The hike is on tomorrow. Weather forecast is sunny, in the low 40's. Thanks!