THE BURLINGTON LAND TRUST

 

Sunday, December 3rd

1-3:30 pm

 

Hike trails from the 70s, 80s and 2020s around the Barnes Nature Center  in a 3 mile loop with hike leader, Alan Perrie. 

 

• Climb up a Mega Glacial Esker on the new Purple Trail into the 63 acre Pigeon Hill Preserve and learn how the land was saved from mining and development.

 

• Discover the newly designed and almost completed Universally Accessible Nature Trail, which is a first in CT!  

 

• Visit the exhibits in the Nature Center.   

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For the hike:

Wear sturdy shoes/boots. 

Bring hiking poles, especially useful for the climb up the esker.  There are hills to climb and descend.  

Carry water and snacks, if you’d like.

 

Pre-registration is appreciated at this link in case of bad weather.

Please leave your “furever” friends at home.

 

Parking and Meeting Spot:

 

The hike will begin and end at the Harry C. Barnes Nature Center on 175 Shrub Rd, Bristol, CT 06010.  Meet on the sidewalk in front of the Nature Center.  

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Google Directions click here.

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If you are a member, consider renewing your membership for 2024 or if you are not a member, would you like to support the BLT's mission and become one?  For membership, go to 

this link.

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