Outdoor Action Frosh Trip Routes

TRIP:

CT

Number:

52

ACTIVITY:

hike

LOCATION:

Connecticut

STATE:

CT

Sunday

Hike West (1.9 miles) on Undermountain Trail to Junction with AT. Steep uphill leading

up to the junction. Hike South on AT to Riga Lean-to. Camp.

Mileage1:

3.6

Water1:

Brassie Brook, Ball Brook, spring at Riga Lean-to

Campsite1:

Riga Lean-to- outhouse

Monday

Hike South on AT to Limestone Spring Shelter. Great view from Lion's Head. Fill up at

Plateau Campsite spring (last water before Limestone). Be careful on STEEP descent

into camp.

Mileage2:

7.5

Evac2:

Cemetery Rd. 200 feet down Cobble Rd., where AT

Water2:

Plateau Campsite Spring, pipe at Limestone Spring

Campsite2:

Limestone Spring Lean-to- share with CT 55- outhouse

Tuesday

Hike South on AT to Belter's Campsite. Lots of road hiking--be careful. There's NO

water between Limestone Spring and Belter's so fill up at Limestone Spring. Enjoy the

waterfall below the dam at Great Falls. Camp at Belter's with sweet view from Belter's

Bump.

Mileage3:

7.1

Evac3:

Housatonic Regional High School

Water3:

Limestone Spring, Housatonic River (boil only), Belter's Campsite (may be dry),

please do not get water from the Regional High School

Campsite3:

Belter's Campsite--no leanto, throne outhouse

Wednes

Hike South on AT to Pine Swamp Brook Lean-to, camp.

Mileage4:

5.3

Evac4:

Junction of AT and West Cornwall Rd, 1.1miles

Water4:

Belter's Campsite, spring at Sharon Mtn campsite, Pine Swamp Brook

Campsite4:

Pine Swamp Brook Lean-to- outhouse

Thursday

Hike South on AT to Silver Hill Campsite. Optional side trail to Breadloaf Mtn. summit

for scenic view. Be careful crossing Rt. 4.

Mileage5:

6.8

Evac5:

Junction of Rt. 7 and Breadloaf Mtn Trailhead

Water5:

Pine Swamp Brook, Carse Brook, Caesar Brook, Guinea Brook

Campsite5:

Silver Hill Campsite

Friday

Hike North on AT (1.1 miles) to Junction Breadloaf Mountain Trail. Hike East on Breadloaf Mtn Trail to parking lot along Rt. 7.

Mileage6:

1.6

Total Mileage:

31.8999996

Return:

Rt. 7 parking lot at Breadloaf Mtn trailhead

Return Stop:

4

Return Bus:

11

Pickup Time:

12:00 PM