Hiking at Roxbury Mines in Roxbury CT

🌲 Hey Trailblazers! Jackie Here 👋
Let’s kick off Sunday, September 14th, with fresh air, good vibes, and a scenic trek through Roxbury, CT! 🥾💚
We’re heading out on a 3.4-mile loop trail that winds through an old 19th-century iron-making complex (hello, history buffs 🏗️📜). You’ll pass tunnels, a quarry, and a bat hibernacula—don’t worry, no bats on our RSVP list 😄🦇. It’s a moderately challenging hike and should take us about 1.5 hours.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, September 14th
🕘 Time: Meet at 10:00 AM sharp — we’ll start walking by 10:10 AM
📍 Location: Roxbury, CT (exact location details will be shared before the hike)
🚗 Parking: Limited! Carpooling = extra points 🙌
🐾 The Pace + The Pup:
Our pace is friendly, relaxed, and set by our slowest hiker (likely me 🙋‍♀️). But Lucy, my lovable dog and self-declared hike leader, will probably try to be in front the whole time. She’s sweet, social, and kind of a show-off 🐶💨.
🌿 Why Join?
Because we could all use a little forest bathing 🛁🌳, a boost in confidence, a nudge to move our bodies, and a chance to make new connections. Let’s hike, chat, laugh, and enjoy the magic of the trail.
🎒 What to Bring:
Dress for the weather, not the runway 😆 Here’s your handy checklist:

• 🥾 Insulated hiking boots
• 🎩 Hat + 🧦 extra socks
• 💦 Water
• 🥜 High-energy snacks
• 🕶️ Sunglasses & sunscreen
• 🔔 Whistle (if you’ve got one)
• 🧻 TP (just in case!)
• 🐕 Leashed, friendly dogs welcome
• 😄 Positive energy & open hearts

😷 COVID Notes:
Masks aren’t required outdoors, but bring one just in case.
🧘‍♀️ Group Motto:
“No complaining until the hike is over.” Seriously. Then you’re free to rant—but odds are, you’ll feel too good to bother 💁‍♀️✨

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Let’s wander, wonder, and walk it out together 💫
Can’t wait to see you on the 14th!
—Jackie (& Lucy 🐾)