Name: Soapstone Mountain - Shenipsit State Forest
Start: 2024-12-01T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-01T13:00:00-05:00

This will be about a 6 mile hike, with an elevation gain of 800-1000 feet. The hike will be an out and back with a loop around and over Soapstone Mountain. It is a moderate hike with excellent views of the Connecticut River Valley from Soapstone Tower. Rock formations and outcrops are found throughout this section. Dogs are allowed at this preserve, but must be on a leash, so please check and obey park regulations.**

Trail map
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/deep/stateparks/maps/shenipsitgispdf.pdf?rev=406e2d14a5a14d73bfeb6111208bf10e&hash=2D76245FE7D6B10748A07017307336EF

**RSVP to join, there will be a limit of 15 hikers. Rating: moderate, 6 miles, 1000 elevation gain, moderate paced (approx. 2-2.5 mph) with few stops. You must stay with the group without holding us back. Take pictures for photo contest.**

***Please cancel at least 48 hours prior to event, so the wait list can attend. If on the day of the event, you can't make it, please take your name off the going list. A message would also be appreciated, so the group doesn't have to wait to see if you show up. Thanks....***

**Required Equipment: appropriate attire and shoe gear for colder weather, plenty of H2O & snacks, phone, printed map; and depending on conditions you may need a headlamp, rain gear, coat warm enough for overnight temps, dry base layer, hiking poles; and this list:** [https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials](https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials)

**Please consider joining the Connecticut Chapter of the Sierra Club; they support our chapter and leaders: [https://www.sierraclub.org/](https://www.sierraclub.org/)**

***Thank you and keep on hiking; from the Connecticut Chapter of the Sierra Club, and your hike leader!***

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