20s & 30s Macedonia Brook Loop & Kent Falls Red and Yellow Loop Trail

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Lee Thao
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: 🏔️ Cobbles & Cascades: The Kent "Double Feature" Combo 🌊 Why settle for one state park when you can have two? Join us for an action-packed day in Kent as we tackle a two-part adventure: the rugged ridgelines of Macedonia Brook followed by the famous roaring waters of Kent Falls . This is a high-reward day featuring some of the best views and most iconic photography spots in the Litchfield Hills. We’ll start with the Macedonia Brook Loop , a challenging trek that hits multiple "cobbles" (rocky peaks) with panoramic views of the Catskills and Taconics. Afterward, we’ll make the short 10-minute drive over to Kent Falls State Park to cool off with a loop along the Red and Yellow trails, which offer spectacular views of the 250-foot waterfall away from the main crowds.
🥾 The Stats Total Distance: ~8 miles (Combined) Total Elevation Gain: ~2000 ft (Combined) Difficulty: Expect steep, rocky climbs at Macedonia Brook and a short but vertical "stairmaster" finish at Kent Falls.
🎒 What to Bring Hydration: 1+ liters of water 💧 (Double the parks = double the thirst!) Fuel: Lunch and plenty of snacks to keep your energy up between locations. 🍱🥪 Layers: The ridgelines at Macedonia can be breezy, while the falls area is often damp and cool. 🌬️ Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots with good grip are essential for the rocky sections. 🥾 Trekking Poles: Highly recommended to save your knees on the steep descents. 🦯
🅿️ Parking & Logistics Primary Meeting Spot: Macedonia Brook State Park (Exact coordinates sent to confirmed participants). Transition: ~10-minute hop between parks. Parking: Both parks have free parking for CT-registered vehicles.
🍽️ Lunch & Social We will have a "summit social" and lunch at one of the spectacular overlooks at Macedonia Brook (likely Cobble Mountain) to refuel before we head over to the waterfalls for the second half of our day.
📧 Confirmed Participants Will Receive: Weather updates and gear reminders. A Google Sheet for optional carpooling. GPS coordinates for both the start point and the transition point.
🔗 Helpful Links Macedonia Brook State Park: https://ctparks.com/parks/macedonia-brook-state-park Kent Falls State Park: https://ctparks.com/parks/kent-falls-state-park AllTrails: Macedonia Brook Loop & Kent Falls Red and Yellow Loop Trail

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