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CTMQ > Steep Rock Hiker's Challenge

Connecticut Hiking Challenges & Rewards

January 26, 2015 by Steve 7 Comments

Bring Them On! If you know anything about me, you know that I'm a sucker for hiking challenges. Peak-bagging and high-pointing and red-lining get me more excited than you'd ever believe. There are a slew of such challenges all over New England and New York – as well as all over the country and world. Real life makes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Hiking Challenges Tagged With: Blue Trails Challenge, CT17'ers, Giant Master, Hikes with my Boys, Sky's the Limit Challenge, Steep Rock Hiker's Challenge

SRA: Macricostas Preserve

October 23, 2011 by Steve 5 Comments

Micro-hike, Macro-Experience Steep Rock Association's Macricostas Preserve, about 6.5 miles total June 2011 & January 2013 Being somewhat of a CFPA Trail snob, I didn’t think much of the Steep Rock preserves before stepping foot in one. I knew Washington was a lovely town in a lovely part of Litchfield County, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Land Trust Hikes Tagged With: Great Views, Steep Rock Association, Steep Rock Hiker's Challenge, Washington

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