Fatpacking Itinerary Last Updated 3/14/2008 |
Saturday, October 11, 2008 Drive into Windsor Locks, CT or fly into Bradley International Aiport (Hartford). Plan to arrive around noon or early afternoon. We will pick you up at the Airport (or you can take a shuttle/cab) to the Fairfield Inn Hartford Airport, 2 Loten Drive, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, 860-627-9333 Equipment shakedown Go to EMS in Manchester, CT to pick up last minute missing equipment Trail Mix distribution "Before" measurements taken Go out for dinner |
Sunday, October 12, 2008 Second set of "before" measurements taken All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put into storage Breakfast in hotel Shuttle to CT route 341 in Kent, just west of the Housatonic River. Begin Hiking, elevation 400'. There are several good views in the hilly section that includes St. John's Ledges. The second half of today's hike is very flat and follows the Housatonic River. Hike 7.4 Miles to Stony Brook Campsite, elevation 400'. Camp Mileage Today: 7.4 miles. Total to Date: 7.4 miles Possible bailout: Skiff Mountain Rd. |
Monday, October 13, 2008 Hike 6.2 miles, to Caesar Brook Campsite. The first half of the day is flat, the second half is hilly, surpassing 1000' twice (Silver Hill, Pine Knob, with views at both) Camp at Caesar Brook Campsite, elevation 800'. Total mileage: 13.6
Possible bailout: Cornwall Bridge (CT route 4) |
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Hike 5.6 tough miles to Sharon Mountain Campsite. Quite hilly, with views at Housatonic State Forest, Mt. Easter, and Sharon Mtn. Camp at Sharon Mountain Campsite, elevation 1200'. Total mileage: 19.2 Possible bailout: West Cornwall Rd. |
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Hike 10.1 miles to Limestone Spring Blue-Blaze Trail. Hike 0.5 miles down to Limestone Spring Lean-To
Views at Belter's Bump The first third of today's hike is rugged. The second third is fast and flat. The rest climbs Prospect Mt., a constant but well groomed trail. Camp at Limestone Spring Lean-To, elevation 1000'. Total mileage: 29.8
Possible bailouts: US routes 7 & 112, or iron bridge in Amesville |
Thursday, October 16, 2008 Hike 0.5 miles back up to the Appalachian Trail. Hike 8.1 miles to Ball Brook. Views at Rand's View, Billy's View, Lion's Head, North Outlook. Camp in group campsite just South of Ball Brook, elevation 1700'. Total mileage: 38.4 Possible bailout: CT route 41, Salisbury |
Friday, October 17, 2008 Hike 7.6 miles to Race Brook Falls Trail. Hike 0.5 miles down to Race Brook Falls Campsite Hike over Bear Mountain, elevation 2316', highest summit completely within the State of Connecticut. Cross over into Massachusetts Views at Bear Mountain Lookout, Bear Rock Falls, Mt. Race, Race Brook Falls. Camp at Race Brook Falls Campsite, elevation 1500'. Total mileage: 46.5 Possible bailout: No good options. Back to CT route 41 via Undermountain Trail or Paradise Lane Trail |
Saturday, October 18, 2008 Hike 0.5 miles back up to the Appalachian Trail. Hike 2.5 miles over Mt. Everett, elevation 2602', the highest point in this hike, to the Elbow Trail Hike About 2.0 miles on the Elbow Trail to the Berkshire School
Mileage Todya: 5.0. Total mileage: 51.5 Possible bailout: Mt. Everett Rd. End hiking Shuttle back to the Fairfield Inn Hartford Airport, 2 Loten Drive, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, 860-627-9333 End measurements taken Dinner and Awards Ceremony |
Sunday, October 19, 2008 Parting Breakfast Check out of Fairfield Inn Airport Drop |
