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)”
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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-Meriden-Guiffrida Park (Winter 2021)
The Covid pandemic pushed me outdoors last spring, summer and fall. Now one of the snowiest winters I can recall I’m searching for cold weather opportunities. Astounded to find each attainable opportunity but add Guiffrida Park to my winter hiking list. In the other seasons I climbed Chauncey peak. This time with the snow andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Guiffrida Park (Winter 2021)”
CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Castle Craig (Winter 2021)
I returned to Castle Craig for a winter “hike” using the paved road to the top – although some may not refer to using the road in lieu of the trails as a true hike. This was also a site visit before we took my cousins kids up here (4 and 5 years old), RomanContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Castle Craig (Winter 2021)”
CT: Hartford County- Granby- Enders Falls (Winter hike)
Super-magical-icious! I had been to Enders Falls once before in 2020 in the summer and recognized I would return notwithstanding the drive. It’s part of the larger Enders Forest but if you want to see only the falls it’s a short hike from the lot. Given the amount of snow and there are stairs thatContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- Granby- Enders Falls (Winter hike)”
CT: New London County- Groton- Sheep Farm (Winter)
Exciting to find a lesser known venue with a waterfall . . . It may be smaller than the more known Connecticut falls but its a dual waterfall and one you can walk around or through and see from the top or the bottom. The first area you reach on the trail to the fallsContinue reading “CT: New London County- Groton- Sheep Farm (Winter)”
CT: New London County-Groton- Bluff Point State Park (Winter)
It was a clear day the day before another snow storm so I decided to drive out where I don’t often go. Out to New London County along the shore. I have hiked, biked and kayaked at Bluff Point during the warmer months but this is my first season seeking winter hikes. First, I takeContinue reading “CT: New London County-Groton- Bluff Point State Park (Winter)”
CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River Audubon (Winter Hike)
Discovered Bent of River Audubon Center in Southbury with a beautiful trail by a river. I’m like a kid in a candy shop when I get river views and fun wooden bridges and benches along a dedicated path. In the picture below you can see the S shape wooden path on the left with theContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River Audubon (Winter Hike)”
CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Hidden Valley Preserve (Winter Hike)
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately . . . “ starts a writing by Thoreau. This alone drew me initially to Hidden Valley Preserve for a hike several years ago. I returned to see what it may look like with the light snow and impressive cold we have had toContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Hidden Valley Preserve (Winter Hike)”
CT: Hartford County- Glastonbury-Blackledge Falls (winter)
I went for the falls but I got chills from the icicles! The approach to the falls suddenly appeared down a hill where you find not one but two water drops from a ledge! It was freezing with wind chills of 10-15 degrees so I was so excited to see them after about a 15.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Glastonbury-Blackledge Falls (winter)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 