Day Hike: Moderate Loop in McLean Preserve

First Thursday hike locations vary; every month I try to find a different place but will revisit favorites from time to time.

This is a moderate 5.4 mile loop with 600' total elevation gain through the woods and rocks on various trails in the McClean Game Refuge. Trail is a mix of the usual wooded, rocky trail and woods roads. This includes a moderately steep trek up and down Eastern Barndoor Hill.

McClean Game Refuge covers a large area in Granby and a bit of Simsbury so make sure you follow the directions to the parking area carefully.

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 8:30 am promptly so please be there by 8:15. Plan on 3-ish 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.

It may be hot; bring at least a liter of water, and maybe two liters, snacks and a pack to carry them. If it's sunny, bring sunscreen. It may rain; bring rain gear or ponchos, towels and dry clothes; we'll go rain or shine. Lightning or hurricane cancels. If the weather turns completely crappy, I'll make a decision at 7am about cancelling. Hiking boots are a must for this hike. Jeans will chafe and ruin your day. Dogs and kids 10 and up are welcome but have to be leashed in the preserve.

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

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