Macedonia Brook Hike

Let's hike in the Taconic Mountains in Kent, CT!
Please read the entire discription.
This 6.7 mile loop packs a lot of exercise into three hours and isn't for beginners. We'll move at a fast pace. There's four big hills with a steep rock scramble. Please arrive early. We exit the lot at 9am. There will be one short lunch break and others only as needed. Please come prepared with water & snacks. 10 essentials (20240410)

There are several ways to exit our blue loop just in case you fall behind. Go here and download and print a copy of the map:

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/stateparks/maps/macedoniapdf.pdf

Forget about cell service in the parking lot, so we'll see you on time and we start walking at 9:00. Sorry no dogs.

Please park at the southern end of the park where the blue trail crosses the road. There is an outhouse there.

Regarding the Macedonia hike.

With this hike weather conditions may impact the pace. Generally in good weather the pace is 2 to 3.4 MPH with an AVERAGE PACE of 2.8 MPH. Elevation gain will be over 1,700. We hike without a Sweep and at a quick pace. Please bring a map in case you fall behind and need to find your way out. Feel free to call me if you have any questions about the hike.

I have a black Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Hike Leader, George- 860-977-4628

Remember cell service is unlikely.

RSVP for the hike only if you are confident, you can safely complete it. You must not have medical issues that would inhibit your ability to safely participate, If you have any doubts consult your physician. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to: Stay with the group, Stay on the trail, Speak up early if you are having trouble, Confidentially inform the leader of any known potential medical issues (Allergies, Diabetes, Heart condition, etc.) and what we need to do to help you.
Required Equipment: appropriate attire and shoe gear, plenty of H2O & snacks, phone, printed map; and depending on conditions you may need a headlamp, rain gear, coat warm enough for overnight temps, dry base layer, hiking poles; and this list: [[https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials](https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials)](https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials) .