Hike Peoples Forest State Park, Barkhamsted CT

The start time listed for the event is the time the group will start walking. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to be ready to start hiking on time.

Peoples Forest is a Connecticut State Park in Barkhamsted. We will meet in the parking area near the bathroom building. We will walk up to the Stone House and head up Robert Ross trail. We will have beautiful view high above the valley and over what used to be The Hitchcock chair factory. We complete the loop back where we started.

The hike is approximately 7 miles with the first half climbing out of the valley and then heading back down. There is a variety of wooded conditions from rocky to gentle paths. Due to the climbing-lots of climbing and distance, I would NOT classify this as a beginner hike-it is listed moderate. You should assess your ability to 2 miles per hours. I am all for stopping to catch your breath and taking photos. It is not a race.

You have signed up for a group hike so we hike as a group. We will keep the entire group in view. We leave no one behind and adjust the pace accordingly. Trail runners need not attend.

I always recommend hiking boots and a day pack with water, snacks, a whistle, small medical kit. I love hiking poles but they are not required. You are going to be burning calories the entire hike so please bring FOOD and WATER. Breakfast alone may not be enough. Also the sweating may require a gatorade style drink.

Dogs are allowed on a leash. No kids please. When you drive in hopefully the bathroom building is open.

Items you must consider for every event:

If you have an event after a hike, please do not sign up for the hike.
End times are only an estimate.
The group will not adjust speed or trail route to accommodate your schedule.
If you cannot attend an event, please cancel 48 hours before. Late cancellations are rude and take away the option for others to join the event.
Be a good hiking human

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/stateparks/maps/Peoplespdf.pdf

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