Fall foliage hike to Heublein Tower.

Let’s enjoy the cool crisp autumn air while gazing upon the fall foliage of the Farmington River Valley. This will not be a beginners hike, so please assess your ability to keep up with the group before signing up.

We’ll begin the hike on the blue blaze trail to the summit where Heublein Tower is located. It will be a 2 mile stretch with a steady climb to the Heublein tower Summit. After we reached the summit, we can climb the tower stairs for a 360° view of the Farmington River Valley, which should be near or at peak foliage. After we depart the tower, we will hike down to the western edge of reservoir number #6. From there, we will head west back towards the parking lot.

The overall total for this hike will be about 5 miles.

Please bring a light snack or lunch and plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. There are porta potties at the summit. Please have appropriate hiking gear for a 5 mile hike. Depending on the weather bug spray may be a good option for potential ticks or mosquitoes.

No dogs or individuals under the age of 18.

The hike will begin at 9:00 AM sharp at the entrance to Heublein Tower along Rt. 185. Look for the bright orange Nissan Rogue.

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

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 Simsbury Land Trust’s Hiking Group 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 s Simsbury Land Trust’s Hiking Group meetup group 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.

Andrew