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CTMQ > manchester land conservation trust

Purdy Nature Park Trail

January 17, 2017 by Steve 1 Comment

Purdy, not Purty Purdy Nature Park Trail, Manchester December 2016 This is a Manchester Land Conservation Trust property. When I began completing Manchester, I knew I would have to walk a bunch of trails that most people would tend to avoid. That’s just the nature of being a completist. It even happens in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Land Trust Hikes, New Post Tagged With: Damian, Hikes with my Boys, Manchester, manchester land conservation trust

Cheney Rail Trail

December 21, 2016 by Steve 2 Comments

Yup, There are Hobos Here Cheney Rail Trail, Manchester December 2016 & May 2020 This is a Manchester Land Conservation Trust property. I revisited this trail in 2020 with Calvin on our bikes. The trail has been extended on its southern end and improved elsewhere. Below you'll first read the original 2016 stuff … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Land Trust Hikes, New Post, Town Land Hikes Tagged With: Calvin, cheney Brothers historic district, cycling, Damian, Manchester, manchester land conservation trust, rails-to-trails, superlatives

Manchester Land Conservation Trust Intro

November 24, 2016 by Steve Leave a Comment

Manchester Land Conservation Trust Manchester, East Hartford, Bolton, Vernon, Andover, & Glastonbury Shout out to the MLCT! These guys really made me work to find which of their many properties are trailed. I won't dwell on it too much, because they may update the way they present their trails online someday and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Land Trust Hikes Tagged With: Bolton, East Hartford, Manchester, manchester land conservation trust, Vernon

Risley Pond/Box Mountain Loop Trail

February 19, 2009 by Steve 4 Comments

Risleying Above Risley Pond/Box Mountain Trails, Vernon/Bolton February 2009 As this is a very old page, you can expect a different hike today, whenever today is. Matt at Explore Connecticut enjoyed his time here more than I did. Since my original hike, I've reached these trails from the east, which is an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFPA Hikes, Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Land Trust Hikes Tagged With: Blue Trails Challenge, Bolton, manchester land conservation trust, Shenipsit Trail, Vernon

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