Hike Bafflin Audubon Sanctuary, Pomfret, CT

Event Rating: Level 2+ (Moderate-Difficult)
(This rating is for distance, longer than a typical Level 2 event)

Distance ~7.0 miles

Time Duration: ~3 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 waiver. Please sign-up only if you are sure that you can attend.

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

Hike Description:

Bafflin Sanctuary is a Connecticut Audubon property and covers ~700 acres in Pomfret, CT. The property's primary purpose is to be a protected habitat for the wide range of birds that visit the sanctuary. The landscape is diverse, with grasslands, cornfields, and forests. There is a ravine, beaver ponds, and a couple of streams on the property. There are more than 10 miles of walking trails for visitors to enjoy.

Some of the trails at Bafflin are mown paths through grasslands. Because of this bug spray is strongly suggested for protection from ticks..

There are some hills, but overall the terrain is fairly easy. Bring adequate water (1.5 liters min and snacks).

Directions:

From the east/(Providence, RI): Take Route 6 west onto Route 101 west. Go west on Route 101 until it meets Rt 169. Turn right on Rt 169 north. Take your first right onto Day Road. Follow for approximately one mile to a stop sign. Turn right continuing on Day Road. The Center is less than a quarter-mile on your right.

Please note that we are meeting at the Center at Pomfret building which is on the sanctuary property. You can follow Audubon signs on the local roads that will guide you to the Center in addition to the suggested route above. You can use the location link on this page to get directions from Google Maps.

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 all 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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