Hartford Area Hiking™

This will be a mid level hike up to the summit of Mt. Higby near Meriden. I would not recommend this event for beginners due to elevation and trail conditions.

We will intersect with the New England Trail near the ridge. The hike includes a variety of trail conditions including soft forest footing to loose rock and short scrambles. The hike will be approximately 5 miles and 1000' of climbing. The views facing west are awesome.

Please wear hiking boots, bring a pack with water, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks.
There is no bathroom at the trailhead.

Please check your route, download the GPS at home, know your travel time. Arrive early enough to start at the posted start time.
Items you must consider for every event:

• If you have an event right after a hike, please do not sign up for the hike.
• End times are only an estimate.
• The group will not adjust speed or trail route to accommodate your schedule.
• If you cannot attend an event, please cancel 48 hours before. Late cancellations are rude and take away the option for others to join the event.
• Be a good hiking human

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In consideration for accepting this entry, I, the registrant, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, my executors and administrators, do waive and release any and all rights for damages I may have against any parties or persons connected with the Hartford Area Hiking meetup group for and related to the above listed event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit to participate in any portion of this above listed event. I grant Hartford Area Hiking permission to use any photographs, film or videotapes of this event for any purpose.

We are going to hike Mt. Wachusetts in Princeton MA. The conditions are varied but I would say its similar to Ragged Mt. here in CT. When we summit Monadnock we can see this peak to the south. The 3,000-acre Wachusett Mountain State Reservation offers plenty of natural and recreational opportunities. You can hike and bike trails in the summer and ski in the winter. Enjoy the scenic views from this 2,006-foot peak.

We will have a guest leader with us who hikes the mountain consistently and has much insight into trails and the area. We will most likely summit the peak twice. There is a firetower and amazing views. There is also a road so the summit can be busy with non hikers.

We will be parking on the shoulder of the road to avoid parking fees for this area.

Please have a pack, water, sunscreen, bugspray, hiking boots, poles, and camera. There are a variety of trails and conditions. I do not have the exact route to share but it will not exceed 7 miles.

You are traveling out of state. Please use the GPS pin to locate the parking and meeting spot. There are no bathrooms at parking.

Try to follow me on this for a meeting site. We are using the address of a nearby cafe-213 Mountain Rd Princeton MA. 499 Mountain Rd is the ski resort address. Here in the post is a map with a pin. Click on the map from your phone and use the pin. We are literally parking on the side of the road near the preserve. Neither address will bring you exactly to me.

Items you must consider for every event:

• If you have an event after a hike, please do not sign up for the hike.
• Know where you are going by using the GPS pin and downloading the route before you leave home.
• End times are only an estimate.
• The group will not adjust speed or trail route to accommodate your schedule.
• If you cannot attend an event, please cancel 48 hours before. Late cancellations are rude and take away the option for others to join the event.
• Be a good hiking human

There will be a plan for after the hike for food if you would like to stay.
Everyone is going on the waitlist to start.

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By clicking on "Yes" for this event you agree, warrant, and covenant as follows:

In consideration for accepting this entry, I, the registrant, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, my executors and administrators, do waive and release any and all rights for damages I may have against any parties or persons connected with the Hartford Area Hiking meetup group for and related to the above listed event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit to participate in any portion of this above listed event. I grant Hartford Area Hiking permission to use any photographs, film or videotapes of this event for any purpose. I further attest that I, the registrant, am fully and completely responsible for any guests that I bring to the event, whether registered or not.

Visit the Case Brothers National Historic District and choose a shorter or longer walk. We'll start with historic commentary and then visit the paper mill and mansion areas. Those who want a short history walk may end their walk at the dam at Case Pond near Spring Street. We will visit Upper Case Pond,, along with a visit to the 1917 cabin; and for those who want a more strenuous event, we will continue uphill to the summit of Lookout Mountain. Steep, bumpy, and rocky terrain, but worth the effort, especially on a clear day, when the Heublein Tower is visible to the west. Free. Please wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots, and bring water. We may have a volunteer geologist on this hike to comment on the rock formations. No dogs, please. Extreme weather cancels. Please check the street signs carefully before parking to avoid parking tickets.