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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. Since my original hike, I've reached these trails from the east, which is an entirely different hike and the herd paths really open up the area to more … [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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