Natchaug State Forest Loop Hike

Event Rating: 2+ (longer than a typical Level 2, moderate to difficult terrain)
Distance: ~6 Miles
Time Duration: ~3.0 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 with whom you have been in close contact have tested positive for COVID-19 or has been experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.

Description: We will be doing a ~6 mile loop with some different trails than on prior hikes. It is almost entirely within Natchaug State Forest which is in northeast CT. During this hike, we will be hiking in the towns of Chaplin, and Eastford. It is a scenic hike, with the route passing close to the Natchaug River, ponds and streams, and through pine forests. The route is mostly single-track woodland trails and forest roads, Much of the trail is fairly flat, with some steep and rocky sections.

As always, bring water and snacks carried within your pack for the hike. A good pair of hiking boots is recommended.

Directions:

From Route 6: Take a right onto Route 198 north. Go north on Route 198 for approximately 7.5 miles. Take a right onto General Lyon Road. Go 0.1 mile and take a right onto Pilfishire Road. Go 1.7 miles and turn right onto Kingsbury Road. Kingsbury Road leads into Natchaug Forest. The park will be on your right in under 0.1 miles.

From Route 44: Take Route 198 south. Go south on Route 198 for approximately 0.1 miles. Turn left onto General Lyon Road. Go 0.3 mile and turn left onto Pilfishire Road. Go 1.7 miles and turn right onto Kingsbury Road. Kingsbury Road leads into Natchaug Forest. The park will be on your right in under 0.1 miles.

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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