Litchfield - Hike - Self-Guided Ice House Ruins Trail
Map:
Self-Guided Ice House Ruins Trail
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Event Date:
Self Guided
Rain Plan:
Rain or shine.
You can hike this trail anytime. The Ice House Ruins Trail is located along a portion of the 1-mile Lake Trail Loop (yellow blazes), which leaves from from the main parking area of White Memorial Conservation Center at 80 Whitehall Rd. This trail explores the site of a commercial ice harvesting operation that was active from 1908-1929. There is a self-guided interpretive brochure to accompany the stops along the trail, which you can access by scanning the QR codes on posts along the trail. You can also visit http://icehousetour.blogspot.com. Don't forget to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and binoculars. For more information and trail maps, visit our website below.
Leader(s):
Carrie Szwed
Leader #1's Cell Number:
860-567-0857
Leader #1's E-mail Address:
Total Distance (miles):
1
Meeting Place:
80 Whitehall Rd., Litchfield, CT
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