Event Location: Weston CT
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Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
Max # People: 12
Guiding / Event Fee: No, I'm not making any money running this trip
Difficulty Level:
Moderate
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Join us for a midday glide around the beautiful property owned by the Nature Conservancy (http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/connecticut/preserves/art17963.html) located in the towns of Weston & Redding in southwestern CT (Fairfield County). Its patchwork of woodlands, wetlands, rock ledges and series of north-south ridges and valleys woven with streams and swamps make the Devil's Den ideal for passive outdoor activity. There are 20 miles of hiking trails to explore on XC skis. While the trails aren’t groomed, many trails will probably have been tracked by skiers who’ve been there already. Should the snows fail us, we'll hike in appropriate winter gear. We'll ski/hike for 4-5 hours. Please eat a hardy breakfast and bring a sandwich, snacks and beverage with you (in a knapsack) for the outing. Then, for those interested, we'll adjourn to a local eatery for apres-ski nourishment and relaxation. There are NO equipment rentals at Devil's Den. Please dress appropriately for the weather and activity.
Meet at 11AM at Devil's Den parking lot @ 33 Pent Road, Weston CT 06883 (enter this address into your GPS/GoogleMaps for electronic directions).
Directions: From the south and the Merritt Parkway
Take exit 42 and go north on Route 57 for 3.8 miles to the blinking light. Continue straight on Route 53 (be sure not to continue on Route 57, which forks to the left) toward Redding 1.7 miles to the next traffic light, turn left on Godfrey Road. Continue for a half-mile, then turn right on Pent Road, which dead-ends at the preserve's main parking area.
From I-84 in Danbury
Take exit 3 to Route 7 south. Follow Route 7 for approximately 10 miles to intersection with Route 107 in Georgetown. Take left onto Route 107, then very quickly a right onto Route 57S. Go south on Route 57 for 2.7 miles. Turn left on Godfrey Road and go for a half-mile. Take a sharp left on Pent Road and follow to end in preserve's parking lot.
Any questions, I can be reached at: jonathanclark102@gmail.com. Day of event try 860-478-6282 although I don't know if my cell works at Devil's Den. Day of event you may also try 203-417-7636.
Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
