Hike the Ridge - a WalkCT Family Ramble
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 11:55am
Where:
West Suffield, Suffield Land Conservancy area
When:
Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Who:
For families with children ages 8 years and older.
Event Info:
A two-mile hike for those interested in natural surroundings on the northernmost section of lava and brownstone Metacomet ridge in Connecticut. There are several views and some easy hills as we pass the ruins of a 19th century country home, but it is flatter than most other sections of the ridge. We should see some spring wildflowers and birds on this walk through hemlock and oak forest. We will turn back at a lookout with views of the Farmington River valley. Rain cancels, Family Guide: Mike Stanley 860-668-5304, or HIKELIKEMIKE@AOL.COM for questions.
Directions:
We will meet at a Suffield Land Conservancy Alcorn Property on Rt 168 in West Suffield. Entry to the Suffield Land Conservancy Alcorn Property is from Mountain Road (RT 168) opposite Phelps Road. (Google Map link). There is a small area for off road parking at the entrance. Two large conservancy signs created as part of an Eagle Scout project mark the entrance
