Celebrate the AT at 100! CT Hike # 4: River Walk & Silver Hill, Kent (Moderate)

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Claire Rusowicz
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001EDBJ
Register By: 6/20/2025
Audience: Adults

Description: Continuing a series of mostly moderate hikes covering all of the CT AT (sections averaging 5-8 miles each), this 7.5-8 mile hike (avg. pace of 1.8-2mph) includes a long, level stretch along the Housatonic River. The path is through wooded areas with a few stream crossings and a corridor of birches and fields. At Cornwall Bridge, there is a gradual climb up Silver Hill (elev. 1266 ft.), a steep short descent and then crossing Rte. 4 to traverse wide Guinea Brook on stepping stones. Please consider your comfort/experience with water crossings and bring appropriate gear (e.g., extra socks in case you get wet feet, water shoes, poles, etc.) We then will ascend a short, steep hill to the junction of the Mohawk Tr. and continue up to the viewpoint on Breadloaf Mt,. To end, we will descend 0.5 mi. on the Mohawk Trail to cars. Rain or excessive heat cancels; RAIN DATE: June 22. No dogs, please. Brink snacks and plenty of water. REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED due to small parking areas at both trailheads (car spotting is required.). Leader will provide more details and exact parking directions to registered hikers the day before the hike morning.

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