Hike Old Furnace State Park

Event Rating: Level 2+ (Moderate-Difficult)

Recommended only for members who have completed one or more Level 2 hikes.

Distance: ~5.0 Miles

Time Duration: ~ 2.5 Hours

Blaze Orange: not required

Before signing up for this event, please read and understand the entire Write-Up and the Liability Waiver. By signing up for this event you agree to the terms of the write-up and waiver. Please RSVP to this event only if you are sure that you can attend.

COVID-19 Instructions: Do not attend a hike if you or a person you have been in close contact with have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.

Hike Description

Old Furnace State Park is located in Killingly, CT. It is mainly known for the cliffs that rise 200 feet above Furnace Pond, which gives the view pictured above. This hike is around 5.5 miles and includes a loop around Ross Pond and a climb to the top of the cliffs. This hike has some hills, and the trails have lots of rocks and roots.

With the rocky trails, a pair of hiking boots are strongly suggested. As always bring water (1.0-liter minimum) and snacks in some type of pack along for the trail.

Directions to Old Furnace State Park

From RI take Route 6 west to the RI/CT state line, and continue an additional 4 miles until you come to a flashing yellow traffic light. You will see a sign on Rt 6 for the park. Take a left at this light, onto South Frontage Road. Drive 0.2 miles, and the parking lot will be on your right. The lot is on South Frontage Road, do not follow the signs to the boat launch.

Liability Waiver: As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity, you acknowledge and agree to the following: This activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at www.hikesafe.com; the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. The RIHC will not be held responsible for any COVID-19 issues including but not limited to the transmission of the disease, the cost of medical treatment, and/or death.

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