HIKES & EVENTS
Jeff's Turkey Tramp # 1
Hiking/Walk
DATE: Nov 28, 2015
END DATE: Nov 28, 2015
Hike/Event Location: Pomfret CT
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North Grosvenordale, CT United States
Meeting Time: 10:30 AM
Max # People: 40
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Moderate
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Summary
Continuing the Turkey Tramp tradition. We will meet at the Trail head located 1/2 mile into Mashamoquet Brook State Park located on Route 44 in Pomfret, CT. This 4 1/2 mile, moderate, dog on leash hike will allow you to crawl into the historic Wolf Den; sit on Indian Chair, where Chief Uncas once sat; take a short water/snack break; visit Stephen Avery's Revolutionary War grave site; get Post Thanksgiving exercise and enjoy good company for a peaceful, fun time. Please meet at 10:30 AM for an 11 AM start.There are no fees at this time.This event is also listed with other groups. We will have an optional late lunch around 2:15 PM at the Vanilla Bean Cafe located at 456 Deerfield Rd., at the intersection of Rt 169, RT 44, & Rt 97.(http://thevanillabeancafe.com). For park info: http://ct.gov.cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238. It's only a one hour drive to Springfield.
Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot
From Hartford: 84 east to exit 69 to 44 east; Providence: Rt 6 west to 44 west; Worcester and New London: 395 to exit 93 to 101 west to 44 west. Park is located about 2 miles from 101/44 junction on left side. For GPS use 276 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, CT. Do not use office location at 147 Wolf Den Drive. Park and meet at trailhead 1/2 mile into park.
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