Name: Hike Comstock Bridge and Day Pond
Start: 2024-12-07T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T14:00:00-05:00

Moderate hike up from Comstock Bridge and around a loop including Day Pond State Park. Highlights include Comstock Bridge, the Salmon River, a waterfall and Day Pond. Total distance will be about 7.5 miles with 1100 feet of elevation gain. The trails are well traveled with moderate climbs. No rock scrambles. Pace 2.25 -2.50 mph. Brief snack breaks at waterfall and Day Pond. Be sure to bring 1.5-2 liters of water. Please do not overestimate your fitness.

It is winter, be sure to bring traction devices and extra clothes in the event of icy or cold weather.

We are volunteers, not professional guides and weather, trail conditions etc. are unpredictable. The leader solely has the right to change plans and set the group’s pace. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to: Stay with the group, Stay on the trail, Speak up early if you are having trouble, Sign out with leader if you need to drop off the hike for any reason.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: proper hiking clothes/footwear,
H2O, snacks, phone, printed map, headlamp, coat warm enough for forecast overnight temps, dry base layer, rain gear, hiking poles and this list: [https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials](https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials).

Well behaved trail dogs permitted only with prior approval of leader. Dog owners must research and comply with all local regulations. Dog owners must be able to leash their dogs if requested by any member of the hiking group.

Link to [Trail Map](https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/stateparks/maps/DayPond2015rpdf.pdf).

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