Moderate

Hike To Heublein Tower

Hike

Sat. Jun 6

08:30 am

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12:00 pm

5.5 miles

Open Event

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Come and see the fabulous views from historic Heublein Tower. This event will include a moderately difficult loop hike on the Metacomet Trail and the Talcott Mountain Bypass Trail, up to the tower on Talcott Mountain, then back down to our starting point. There will be time at the top to take in the informational video, explore the renovated tower (which used to be a home), and enjoy the great views from the observation deck at the top of the tower. Wear sturdy hiking or walking shoes, bring water and snacks. There are primitive bathroom facilities at both the parking lot and the tower. This hike can also be a birding opportunity, as the leader is a birdwatcher – bring binoculars if you’d like!

Event Leader(s)

Dennis Johnston

(860) 920-2809

jdj@thejohnstonfamily.us

Meeting Location Details

3022 Albany Ave West Hartford, CT 06117

We will meet at the MDC Reservoir #6 Water Treatment Facility parking lot, which is accessed from the Reservoir #6 main entrance on Albany Ave (Rt 44) in West Hartford (drive all the way from the main entrance to the parking lot at the north end of the reservoir – we will actually be hiking in the towns of Bloomfield and Simsbury).

Click on the red map pin for the event address.

CFPA Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail

Families In The Park (Formerly Great Park Pursuit)

New England Trail National Scenic Trail

No Dogs Permitted

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail