Moderate

Nepaug Ramble

Hike

Sat. Jun 7

09:30 am

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12:30 pm

5.5

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Join us for a moderate 5.5 mile loop through the woods and rocks on Blue Blazed Tunxis Trail to Tipping Rock and on out to the Rome Spare Outlook with views of the Nepaug River Valley. The trail is a combination of wooded and rocky trail with unpaved woods road. While there are a few spots that are steep, the overall elevation gain is only 400 ft.
I have a blue KIa Niro and will park in the lot with my hatch open. We’ll try to start at 9:30am promptly so plan on being there ten minutes beforehand. No restrooms are available here, there is a Dunkin Donuts and there are several gas stations east of the river in Canton on 202/44 and there may be a port-o-potty at Brown’s Corners Recreation Area, about 4/10 mile west on 202.

Plan on 3-4 hours depending on pace of group. This is NOT a beginner’s hike; it’s too long and there aren’t good places to bail out.I don’t run in the woods, but tend to average 30-40 minutes/mile. I do take breaks and we will stop for photos and snacks.

You will need to bring at least a liter of water, snacks, insect repellent and a pack to carry them. If it’s sunny, bring sunscreen and additional water although it’s pretty well forested. If it’s rainy bring rain gear or ponchos, towels and dry clothes; we’ll go rain or shine. Lightning or hurricane cancels. Hiking boots are a must for this hike. Jeans will chafe and ruin your day. Kids (10 and up) are welcome, as are dog which must be on a leash at all times.

Event Leader(s)

Tom Burkholder

(860) 965-2523

trburkholder@gmail.com

Rain Date

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Organization Partners

Connecticut Forest & Park Association

Meeting Location Details

Nepaug State Forest Parking 41.824306, -72.973102

The entrance and parking area are on the north side of Rt. 202, about 3 miles west of the intersection of US44/US202 and CT 179 in Canton. If you cross the Nepaug River and get to S East Rd and Steele Rd, you’ve gone too far.

Click on the red map pin for the event address.

CFPA Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail

Leashed Dogs Permitted