WEST ROCK STATE PARK HAMDEN, CT - Rigorous/Moderate

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Mary Anne Hardy
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001VxUf
Audience: Everyone

Description: A half RIGOROUS half moderate loop hike of 8+ miles with varied terrain. YOU REGISTER BY CLICKING ON THE LINK - don't just join via the meet up rsvp - CLICK ON THE LINK PLEASE. I do not see the wait list.

The first half of the hike is strenuous and rocky as we climb up to and walk along the trap rock ridge. The second half is moderate and generally flat. Expect an average pace of about 2 miles per hour, probably faster on the flat section. Nice views along the ridge plus we go by Lake Wintergreen at the start and Farm Brook Pond at the halfway point. Bring plenty of water, snacks/lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, and a personal first aid kit. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at 8:15 am for an 8:30 am start at West Rock State Park - Lake Wintergreen on Main Street in Hamden. There is a fairly large parking lot - note the gate does not open until 8:00 AM. LEADER Mary Anne Hardy hardy.bujalski@gmail.com cell (203) 376-8791 (text preferred or call before 8 PM.
A trail map can be found at this link: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/stateparks/maps/WestRock_20230828.pdf

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!