Hike on July 18 at Mooween State Park, Lebanon

Date: Saturday, July 18

Time: 10:00 am

Distance/Difficulty: 2.5 miles

Contact: Rich Baber at richbaber@yahoo.com or 860-881-0063

Meetup: We will meet at the parking area near 230 Scott Hill Road.

This 577-acre property started out in 1921 as Camp Mooween, a summer camp for boys. The state purchased it in 1989, establishing it as Red Cedar Lake State Park. After lobbying by camp alumni, it was renamed Mooween to honor the camp. This property features Red Cedar Lake, the foundations and chimneys of the old camp buildings and miles of trails. Our hike will feature a stop at the Babers’ property for a picnic.

Sunday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. Hurd State Park, East Hampton. 3+ miles, moderate+. Established in 1914 when the State of Connecticut acquired 150 acres in the town of East Hampton, Hurd State Park now comprises over 1,000 acres along the Connecticut River. This hike will include hemlock forests, the cascading Hurd Brook, old quarries, stone walls and dramatic ledge views of the Connecticut River, including the famous “Split Rock.” There will be an ascent of approximately 400’. Pull into the park road at 74 Hurd Park Road, East Hampton. The parking lot is about 7/10 mile in.

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