Mon Cheri Cherry Brook Preserve Trails, Canton March 2023 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. After I completed this hike, I asked my friend Rich something about it. After some back and forth he wrote, "Guess I need to head back over there. It seems impossible to complete anything in … [Read more...]
Onion Mountain Trails
"L'il Bit O' On-yon" Onion Mountain Trails, Canton December 2021 If you're reading this now, a proper trail has been cleared and blazed across the ridge that ultimately does connect to Simsbury's Onion Mountain property. I will revisit and update this page. Someday. This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust … [Read more...]
Bunker Hill Trails
Can't(on) Stop, Won't Stop Bunker Hill Trails, Canton November 2021 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. Dear Canton Land Conservation Trust, You keep adding new trails, I'll keep hiking them. The farthest corners of your town are only half an hour away from me. You can't hide from me. I'll … [Read more...]
Baker Trail
The Fabulous Baker Woman Noel Baker Trail, Canton Land Conservation Trust, Canton November 2021 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. Oh Canton Land Conservation Trust, how you play games with me. I "completed" Canton and one week later, you open a new trail at the Swibold Preserve. I rushed out to … [Read more...]
Swibold Trail
(Swi)Bold Claim Swibold Trail, Canton September 2021 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. What's the "bold claim" reference in this page's title? It is that I've "completed" Canton with this hike. Every museum, every trail, ever entity that I care about, visit, and write about for this website. … [Read more...]
Smith Tree Farm Trails
I Give a Hoot About These Places Smith Tree Farm Trails, Canton & Barkhamsted August 2021 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. In case you were unaware, there are some hills in northwest Canton. One of the bigger hills is Ratlum Mountain. There are several hills just to the west of Ratlum: the one … [Read more...]
Sun, Wind, and Woodland Trails
... And Ferns And Mushrooms Trail Sun, Wind, and Woodland Trails July 2021 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. Western Canton is a wild and rugged place. At least as far as Hartford County Connecticut is concerned. I have very much been enjoying my walks through the Canton Land Conservation … [Read more...]
Mary Conklin Preserve Trails
Mary, Ray, & Tommy Mary Conklin Preserve Trails, Canton June 2021 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. If, perchance, you're reading through my reports of the Canton Land Conservation Trust's trails you already are - or soon will be - sick of reading how much I love the western part of Canton. The … [Read more...]
Goedecke-Humphrey Trails
Goe For It! Goedecke-Humphrey Trails, Canton March 2021 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. In March of 2021 my younger son Calvin was nine. I have no idea how long he'll keep playing soccer and at what level, but for the time being, he's quite good. Exceptional even. And I'll admit, I love … [Read more...]
Sweetheart Mountain Trails
Sweeeeeeeeeeet! Sweetheart Mountain Trails, Canton & Burlington July 2018 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. Son has another Bouncy birthday somewhere in Canton, check. Dad can't wait to, um, foster his son's independence, check. Canton has an unhiked property, check. Dad has will to hike … [Read more...]