Hike Sessions Woods New Year's day, Burlington CT

PLEASE KNOW THAT END TIMES ARE AN ESTIMATE. THE GROUP WILL NOT ADJUST PACE TO ACCOMMODATE ANYONE WHO HAS OVER BOOKED THEIR DAY. GROUP HIKING IS ABOUT THE ENTIRE GROUP AND BEING FLEXIBLE.

Happy New Year to All. This event is for beginners and first times hikers. All levels are is welcome.

We will hike Sessions Woods Preserve in Burlington. We will make this a 3.5 mile loop on the groomed trail that circles the park. We will check out the beaver pond, the waterfall and the fire tower.

The Sessions Woods preserve has a large sign on the road. When you pull in the road doubles back, at the top of the hill turn left into the parking area. There will be a bunch of state vehicles and a large building with flags. If the preserve is open, there will be a bathroom. There have been port-o-potties on the property this season. I will park somewhere in the middle and have my back gate up.

You need to bring pack that includes water, snacks, winter gear, possibly traction devices. I will check closer to the date with the weather. Please no children.

ttp://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=326220&deepNav_GID=1655%20 (http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=326220&deepNav_GID=1655%20)

http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/wildlife/pdf_files/maps/maps_other/swtrail.pdf

We are in the bear's home so will be loud and leave them alone.

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