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CT: Fairfield County-Easton-Brett Woods Park (Winter)

To keep things interesting, I try and locate new hikes the area. Since it’s the winter with ice and remnants of snow it can be more of a challenge. I chose Brett Woods in Easton and found it worth the jaunt! First, I love loop trails and this was one that was just over twoContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Easton-Brett Woods Park (Winter)”

CT: Middlesex County-Middletown-Wadsworth Falls State Park

Waterfalls and rainbows! That’s what I found on this recent winter day at Wadsworth Falls State Park. From the lot I could hear and see the rushing of the water over the falls more dramatically than I think I have ever seen yet here. I assumed it was due to the weather now thawing theContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County-Middletown-Wadsworth Falls State Park”

CT: Middlesex County- Durham- Bear Rock (Winter Hike)

Short hikes with big rewards are a favorite in the winter. The 1.4 mile loop to see Bear Rock is just that! The first section of the hike takes you through groves of Mountain Laurels. Mountain Laurel is the state flower of Connecticut. I hope to return to the grove in the spring. This trailContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Durham- Bear Rock (Winter Hike)”

CT: New Haven County- New Haven- East Rock

A 50 degree day after weeks of snow motivated me to take a drive to East Rock to check out the Eli Whitney museum waterfall and the Giant Steps to the summit. Boy was I rewarded with a perfect sun and moon evening! The corner waterfall and the tunnel into East Park was historical toContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- New Haven- East Rock”

CT: Fairfield County-Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Winter)

Wait, what? A secret path to an amusement park from the 1800s? When biking this path this past Fall 2020, I saw an alluring gap in the fence which was clearly intentional but yet not marked. Mmmmm? I read of the once secret area where the youth would go in the late 1700s to aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Winter)”

CT: Fairfield County-Greenwich Audubon Sanctuary (Winter Hike 2021)

Reviewing a phone app called AllTrails, I found a reference to an easy hike referred to as Old Pasture and Lake Loop which I discovered was part of the Greenwich Audubon Center grounds. While we didn’t have an opportunity to go into the Audubon Center as it was closed, it is comprised of a beautifulContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Greenwich Audubon Sanctuary (Winter Hike 2021)”

CT: Litchfield County- Washington-Steep Rock Preserve (Winter hike)

Loved Steep Rock in the fall. The colors along the river were amazing. But on my winter hike list was the stone tunnel at Steep Rock and wow! My first “spelunking” experience! Yes that’s my new word . . . Referring to the exploration of caves. The hike to the tunnel I estimate to beContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington-Steep Rock Preserve (Winter hike)”

CT: Hartford County-Collinsville (Winter Walk)

When going just about anywhere in Hartford County I find myself stopping by Collinsville CT. It’s a small town with so many activities within such a short proximity. Farmington River Trail I first discovered the town as part of biking the Farmington River trail. I have read they when have a free bike rental here!Continue reading “CT: Hartford County-Collinsville (Winter Walk)”

CT: Fairfield County-Greenwich- Mianus River Park (Winter Hike)

Over the hill and through the woods is the tune you might hear hiking through Mianus River Park. The trail was extremely well marked to include trail maps, signs and trail markers. If your considering a dog, going on a hike is a great way to interact with the different types. Today, I met 4Continue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Greenwich- Mianus River Park (Winter Hike)”

CT: New Haven County- Milford- Silver Sands (Winter Sunset)

Chasing sunsets requires motivation after a long work day. A few minutes after the end of a productive meeting with a good team and a 50 degree day I hopped in the car with no destination. I have learned to read the sky to help decide where to go. Based on the cloud cover IContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Milford- Silver Sands (Winter Sunset)”