BLUE TRAIL REVIVAL: 23rd ANNUAL HIKE ON SUNDAY, OCT. 16
by Larry Segal, PLT Board Member/Treasurer
Come join us as we boldly go where no man (or woman) has hiked before (or at least not in a long time)! Sections of the abandoned Quinnipiac Blue Trail (QBT), which haven’t been used for decades, are part of the 23rd Annual Fall Hike of the Prospect Land Trust (PLT) on Sunday, Oct. 16, starting at 2 p.m.
This promises to be an enjoyable event, since we will have the opportunity to hike property that is not normally open to the public thanks to a special permit that PLT received to explore sections of the Prospect Reservoir and the former QBT situated on Regional Water Authority (RWA) property.
This two hour hike will kick off with the beautiful and secluded nine-acre twin lakes of the Prospect Reservoir, where water drops over the dam’s stepped spillway to ultimately merge into the Ten Mile River. Our journey will continue along the former QBT through RWA property, leading us to the top of the ridge where it will transition to PLT’s Kathan Woods. We will then follow the well-marked trails of Kathan Woods to conclude our hike at the cul-de-sac of Boardman Drive (off Plank Road).
Kathan Woods nature preserve, which is open to the public, is made up of two parcels of donated land comprising more than 82 acres. Among its noteworthy sights are old stone walls, rocky outcrops, a brook, a beautiful view from “Bluff Head”, and of course, an abundance of flora and fauna. Kathan Woods is a place where one can escape the fast pace of daily life, breathe in the fresh air of the forest, and reflect upon the tranquility of all that the great outdoors has to offer. It is truly a feast for all of your senses!
This hike is considered moderate in that it has a gently rising/temperate terrain, with occasional obstacles. Sturdy comfortable shoes are recommended.
Meet leaders John Triana and Lisa SanSoucie no later than 2 p.m. at the corner of Tress Road and Cornwall Ave; Traveling east on Rt. 68 (towards Cheshire), turn right into Chatfield Road. At the end of Chatfield, turn right onto Tress Road. At the end of Tress Road, you will see a gate to the entrance of the reservoir. There is plenty of space for parking. Rain or shine. No dogs please.
Those who want to park their cars before 1:45p.m. at the end of Boardman Drive cul-de-sac and receive a shuttle ride to the beginning of the hike should contact Bill Rinckel, PLT president at (203) 758-5890 or e-mail wrinckle@gmail.com Boardman Drive cul-de-sac is located off of Plank Road (which turns off Route 68, nearly 1 mile west of the Route 68 and Route 70 junction).
by Larry Segal, PLT Board Member/Treasurer
Come join us as we boldly go where no man (or woman) has hiked before (or at least not in a long time)! Sections of the abandoned Quinnipiac Blue Trail (QBT), which haven’t been used for decades, are part of the 23rd Annual Fall Hike of the Prospect Land Trust (PLT) on Sunday, Oct. 16, starting at 2 p.m.
This promises to be an enjoyable event, since we will have the opportunity to hike property that is not normally open to the public thanks to a special permit that PLT received to explore sections of the Prospect Reservoir and the former QBT situated on Regional Water Authority (RWA) property.
This two hour hike will kick off with the beautiful and secluded nine-acre twin lakes of the Prospect Reservoir, where water drops over the dam’s stepped spillway to ultimately merge into the Ten Mile River. Our journey will continue along the former QBT through RWA property, leading us to the top of the ridge where it will transition to PLT’s Kathan Woods. We will then follow the well-marked trails of Kathan Woods to conclude our hike at the cul-de-sac of Boardman Drive (off Plank Road).
Kathan Woods nature preserve, which is open to the public, is made up of two parcels of donated land comprising more than 82 acres. Among its noteworthy sights are old stone walls, rocky outcrops, a brook, a beautiful view from “Bluff Head”, and of course, an abundance of flora and fauna. Kathan Woods is a place where one can escape the fast pace of daily life, breathe in the fresh air of the forest, and reflect upon the tranquility of all that the great outdoors has to offer. It is truly a feast for all of your senses!
This hike is considered moderate in that it has a gently rising/temperate terrain, with occasional obstacles. Sturdy comfortable shoes are recommended.
Meet leaders John Triana and Lisa SanSoucie no later than 2 p.m. at the corner of Tress Road and Cornwall Ave; Traveling east on Rt. 68 (towards Cheshire), turn right into Chatfield Road. At the end of Chatfield, turn right onto Tress Road. At the end of Tress Road, you will see a gate to the entrance of the reservoir. There is plenty of space for parking. Rain or shine. No dogs please.
Those who want to park their cars before 1:45p.m. at the end of Boardman Drive cul-de-sac and receive a shuttle ride to the beginning of the hike should contact Bill Rinckel, PLT president at (203) 758-5890 or e-mail wrinckle@gmail.com Boardman Drive cul-de-sac is located off of Plank Road (which turns off Route 68, nearly 1 mile west of the Route 68 and Route 70 junction).
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