Barkhamsted

Sat. Jun 7

10:30 am

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01:00 pm

2 miles

Join us for a family-friendly hike to the so-called council caves in Barkhamsted. The hike is just two miles total round trip, but we’ll take our time and stop for salamanders, frogs, and the large rock formation known as the council caves. Hike leaders Chris and Bill will be happy to share nets to catch newts.

It’s an easily hike with little change in elevation. Kids ages 3+ should have no trouble. Some sections can be muddy if it’s wet the week prior.

It’s important for parents to closely supervise children — particularly important when we reach the caves where it would be easy for unattended children to slip and fall. (FYI the caves are not actually caves but rather large rocks that require reasonably good agility and fitness to climb.)

The caves are a nice spot to stop for lunch or a snack, so please feel free to pack some food. Water, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended. Please note that the likes of repellent and sunscreen are easily absorbed through amphibians’ skin and can be harmful to them. We will have some natural (but still pretty effective!) insect repellent available for everyone.

Meeting Location Details

12 Legeyt Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063

Entering 12 Legeyt Rd into your maps app will take you to the trail head.

Roadside parking on the NE corner of the intersection of Legeyt Rd and E Hartland Rd.

The hike begins just across the street, on the west side of E Hartland Rd.

Click on the red map pin for the event address.