Day Hike: Moderate Loop Around Sessions Woods

First Thursday hike locations vary; every month I try to find a different place but will revisit favorites from time to time. This one's on a Wednesday but I hope to have them Thursdays in the fall.

This is a moderate 5 mile loop through the woods and rocks on white blazed bike trails and blue blazed Tunxis Trails around Sessions Woods. Trail is wooded, rocky and includes a cool scramble down the Great Wall. There are a few steep hills including the last ¾ mile back to the parking lot.

Sessions Woods is halfway between Rt. 6 in Bristol and Rt. 4 in Burlington on Rt. 69. There is a large brown wooden sign at the entrance; you can't see anything else from the road, but trust me it's up the driveway. The address appears to be a bit north of the actual entrance so keep your eyes peeled. We'll meet in the large parking lot on the left with state vehicles and the large wildlife management building. There is almost always a Port-o-potty adjacent to the parking lot by the gazebo and the building is usually open on weekdays.

I have a blue Kia Niro and will park in the middle of the lot with my hatch open. We'll try to start at 9:00 am promptly so please be there by 8:45. Plan on 2.5-3 hours depending on the pace of group. Beginners are welcome. I don't run in the woods and don't leave people out in the woods.

You will need to bring at least a liter of water, snacks and a pack to carry them. If it's sunny, bring sunscreen. If it's rainy bring rain gear or ponchos, towels and dry clothes; we'll go rain or shine. Lightning or hurricane cancels. Hiking boots are a must for this hike and I strongly suggest you bring some kind of traction. Jeans will chafe and ruin your day. Dogs and kids 10 and up are welcome, but must be on a leash at all times and you may have to help them down the Great Wall.

Questions? Call me or text me Tom Burkholder : 860-965-2523 #HAHMG

If the weather turns completely crappy, I'll make a decision at 7am about cancelling.

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