Barkhamsted

Sat. Jun 6

01:00 pm

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04:00 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 Arman 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 a snack, so please feel free to pack snacks. 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

2 Legeyt Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063 Coordinates are 41°57'09.2"N 72°54'54.8"W

There is parking on the shoulder at the northeast corner of Legeyt Rd and E. Hartland Rd.

We’ll meet up on the west side of E. Hartland Rd (i.e., just across the street from where Legeyt Rd intersects with it).

Click on the red map pin for the event address.