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POMFRET — On the weekend of June 1 and 2, Connecticut will host Connecticut Trails Day Weekend—the largest National Trails Day (NTD) celebration in the nation with 259 events scheduled in 152 towns on over 560 miles of trail throughout the state. Nearly every town in Connecticut will be taking part in this annual tradition, which will feature events for everyone, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, running, trail maintenance, kayaking, educational walks, bird watching, letterboxing, and more. These events are guided by knowledgeable volunteers from local hiking clubs, parks and recreation departments, state agencies, conservation organizations, historic groups, education programs, and land trusts.
At 11 a.m. June 2 join John Folsom and Maureen Nicholson at 147 Wolf Den Drive (The Wolf Den Campground office) for an outdoor adventure celebrating Pomfret’s 300-year history sponsored by Pomfret 300 Committee. This is one of five hikes offered in Pomfret over the weekend!
We will hike 4 miles past the historic Wolf Den and the Stephen Averill grave. The hike will involve three challenging up hills and some tricky footing. Please bring water and snacks.
Pomfret Walks:
June 1:
Sarantopoulus Property Hike. Saturday, June 1. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Hike through this town-owned open space property with various terrain. Total distance will be 3 miles. Meet at Wrights Crossing Road #341 for a prompt departure. Sponsored by Pomfret Horse and Trail Association, LLC, pomfrethorseandtrail.com). Rain or shine. Any change notices will be posted by the leader on the CFPA Facebook wall www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation by Saturday morning. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Questions and to pre-register: contact leader Penny Foisey, (860) 963-7036, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Moderate walk, leashed dogs permitted.
Air Line State Park Trail Educational Walk. Saturday, June 1. 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Tracing the Air Line State Park Trail— Come celebrate Pomfret’s Tercentennial, 300 years of interesting history, with an easy 3-mile walk along the abandoned railroad right-of-way from the Pomfret Audubon Center Barn to the site of the Abington RR Station. Learn about Needle’s Eye Road/ Bridge, the great Pomfret train wreck, Pomfret’s three RR stations, and the Mashamoquet Brook stone tunnel. Shuttling back to the Audubon Center will be worked out on the day of the walk. Meet at Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road (follow Audubon signs). Sponsored by Pomfret 300 (pomfretct.org). Rain cancels. Any change notices will be posted by the leader on the CFPA Facebook wall www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation by Saturday morning. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED. Questions and to pre-register: contact leader Walter Hinchman, (860) 928-5533, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Easy walk, leashed dogs permitted.
North Cemetery Educational Walk. Saturday, June 1. 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Take a nighttime walk through an 18th century graveyard by flashlight. In celebration of Pomfret’s Tercentennial, 300 fasincating years, this relaxing 0.5-mile outing will include narration about Pomfret history and colonial stone-carving. Bring a flashlight. Meet at the Pomfret Center Post Office parking lot on Route 44 near Woodstock Road (and Extra-Mart). Sponsored by Pomfret 300 (pomfretct.org). Rain cancels. Any change notices will be posted by the leader on the CFPA Facebook wall www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation by Saturday morning. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED. Questions and to pre-register: contact leader Leigh Grossman, (860) 208-4829. Easy walk, no dogs please.
Sunday, June 2
Mashamoquet Brook State Park Hike. Sunday, June 2. 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come discover historic Wolf Den, recount General Israel Putnam’s exploits, and visit the Indian Chair rock formation and the grave of a Pomfret Revolutionary War Hero, Stephen Averill. This 4-mile hike will encounter three long, steep uphill climbs and uneven terrain. Please plan accordingly, and bring water and snacks. Meet at 147 Wolf Den Drive. Wolf Den Drive runs south from Route 44 near Averill Road and Route 101. Sponsored by Pomfret 300 (pomfretct.org). Rain cancels. Any change notices will be posted by the leader on the CFPA Facebook wall www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation by Sunday morning. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED. Questions and to pre-register: contact leader John Folsom, (860) 928-2004 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Challenging, for experienced hikers. No dogs please.
Aicher Preserve Hike. Sunday, June 2. 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join us for a 2-mile trek on the largest Wyndham Land Trust preserve (nearly 200 acres) and a privately-owned property. The terrain will be rolling with abundant wildlife and many bird species. At the midpoint, we will stop to enjoy the “Fairy Pond” and then continue to a beautiful western vista from atop a grassy field. Most of the walk will follow a well-kept grassy path; expect some hills and possibly muddy terrain in tree covered areas. Meet at Weiss and Hale Financial, 697 Pomfret Street. Sponsored by Pomfret 300 (pomfretct.org). Rain cancels. Any change notices will be posted by the leader on the CFPA Facebook wall www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation by Sunday morning. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED. Questions: contact leader Karen Richmond, (860) 928-5580, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Easy hike. No dogs please.