Tunxis State Forest Barkhamsted, Granby, & Hartland Although the CFPA's Tunxis Trail takes hikers south down to Southington, the state forest of the same name only covers land in the northernmost towns along the way. The forest surrounds the Barkhamsted Reservoir and always feel remote. Because it is remote. I like … [Read more...]
East-West Trail Intro
East-West Trail Bloomfield to Cornwall, ~60 miles Began: June 2019 Completed: Note: This trail does not yet exist! It won’t be the longest trail in the state and it won’t even be all new trail. But for whatever reason, I’ve been obsessed with CFPA’s proposed hypothetical East-West Trail since I first heard … [Read more...]
The Brewery at Maple View Farm
Reassessing Everything The Brewery at Maple View Farm May 2019 I’ve been thinking about the old adage, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” While I’ve been clear in my 13 years of writing everything on this website that I sometimes simply must not be so nice, something about the … [Read more...]
Granby: Complete!
Granby: Complete! @ The Barn Here's the list of everything I've done in Granby! I’m very excited to write this page. This is the 9th of what may ultimately be 169 town completion celebration pages! Yes, of course I am fully aware of how absurd that is. Send your condolences to my wife and children, care of the … [Read more...]
GLT: Holcombe Preserve
"Holcombe I Can't Keep Him?" Holcombe Preserve, Granby May 28, 2018 As of this writing, there are four signature trailed properties of the Granby Land Trust. Sure, they have a bunch of other parcels, some even trailed - and one containing the state's coolest tree. But the land trust focuses on their true … [Read more...]
McLean Game Refuge: Pine Cone Trail
McDone Granby, ~3 miles, solo July 21, 2018 Y'know... I've given McLean the business over the last decade for some of their policies. Notably, that they "disallow" any trails to connect in to their property and trails. This is a terrible policy because McLean is literally surrounded by some incredible trailed … [Read more...]
GLT: Other Properties
A Whole Slew of Granby Goodness "Other" GLT Trails, Granby Spring/Summer 2018 I have hiked many, many wonderful miles within Granby Land Trust properties. It holds a special place in my heart because it was at a GLT property (The Godard Preserve) where a young Damian got over some of his phobias. As I wrap … [Read more...]
Granby’s 3 Unnamed Waterfalls
Wild Granby Three Unnamed Falls, Granby July 2018 Granby is home to one of the best waterfalls in the entire state. That would be Enders Falls and if you are any sort of waterfaller, you’ve probably been there. It is also home to Carpenter’s Falls, which require a modicum more effort to find than Enders, but are … [Read more...]
Holcomb Farm (East)
All it Takes is a Ninja Holcomb Farm (East), Granby April 2018 Anyone who has read more than a few pages on this website knows my older son has some very challenging special needs. Suffice it to say, hiking is not his thing. But I am patient and stubborn and I know that hiking is good for him. However, … [Read more...]
Holcomb Farm (West)
Woods in Woods Holcomb Farm (West), Granby April 2018 It's always fun when three generations of Woods can get out into the woods together. (My last name is Wood.) Such was the case in early April 2018 when my parents were visiting for Calvin's 7th birthday. I'm sure Granddad wanted nothing more than to hike a few … [Read more...]
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