Name: Hike Heublein Tower from Reservoir #6
Start: 2024-11-17T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-18T14:30:00-05:00

Loop hike on Metacomet Trail and associated blue/red trail from reservoir #6 up to Talcott Mountain, Heublein Tower, and back. A 5 mile hike with about 800 feet of elevation at a 2-2.5 mph pace. Not a beginner hike due to elevation and rocky footing. Stops for water breaks and a lunch break at Heublein Tower. Wear hiking boots and bring at least 1.5 liter of water. Option to make this an 8 mile hike by continuing around reservoir #6

Portable toilets available in the parking lot and bathrooms available at Heublein Tower roughly 2/3 of the way through the hike.

Dogs only allowed with prior permission of organizer. Dog owners must research and follow all regulations. Dog owners must leash their dogs if requested by any member of the hiking group.

[Talcott Mountain Trail Map](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/stateparks/maps/TalcottMountainpdf.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjKiOaC9NyJAxUgElkFHRpNIEYQFnoECAoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw27oZUtkKfMtNuc7MCcg6Fd)
[Reservoir 6 Trail Map](https://themdc.org/app/uploads/2020/01/WHtrailsMapWeb_12_2013.pdf)

RSVP for this Sierra Club hike only if you are confident that you can safely complete it. You must not have medical issues that would inhibit your ability to safely participate. If you have any doubts consult your physician. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to: Stay with the group, Stay on the trail, Speak up early if you are having trouble and Sign out with leader if you need to drop off the hike. Confidentially inform the leader of any known medical issues and what we might need to do to help you should this medical issue arise on the hike.

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