CT Appalachian Trail to Bull's Bridge

Join us Mother's Day for a moderate there-and-back-again 7 mile hike via the Appalachian Trail in western CT. We'll hike near the western border of CT up and over a well forested ridge, down to Ten Mile River and then along the ragin' Housatonic River. There will be beautiful views of the Housatonic River valley, and a great mid-river viewpoint on an island where we'll have our lunch stop within sight of Bull's Bridge covered bridge and the nearby falls. On the way back we can make a side trip on the Herrick Trail to the Housatonic Overlook point. Expect rocky trails and one long sustained hill climb each way.

If there's interest afterward we can stop at a nearby bakery/deli across the state line in NY.

Equipment: Sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Water - at least two liters. Trail lunch. Hiking poles if needed. Plan to dress for spring hiking conditions, and avoid cotton. Rain jacket if there is the possibility of a shower. Sun protection.

Weather: Heavy or all day rain cancels; a passing shower doesn't.