Join Reach Your Summit for a 3 Day/2 Night one-of-a-kind backpacking adventure in eastern Connecticut's pristine woodlands! Channel your inner Benton MacKaye (CT native, Wilderness Society co-founder, visionary & creator of the Appalachian Trail) on this easy to moderate 43.5 mile loop backpacking trip as we connect two major blue blaze hiking trails, greenways and more. This unique trip will offer a deeper connection to ourselves, nature, each other and the communities through which we travel. Highlights include: Pixie Falls, Mansfield Hollow, a section of the 400+ year old Connecticut Path, pine forests, rock formations, state forests and more. This trip will bring us to a quieter portion of the state where over 100 miles of pathway exploration and solitude are just a few of the rewards.
This trip will include educational segments on skills, but our primary objective will be an exciting adventure. It is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are:
- Beginner backpacker who has a high level of fitness
- Intermediate backpacker who wants to improve skills and modernize gear
- Advanced backpacker wanting to hone in on specifics and have an adventure in the mountains
Other considerations for this trip:
- You should enjoy hiking at a relatively fast pace and enjoy more time on the trail than at camp
- You look forward to climbing and descending peaks, passes and ridgelines
- You are comfortable carrying a 20+ lb pack for 15 - 20 miles a day
Group size is 5. RSVP is required. Registration closes on September 11, 2025. Waiver/Assumption of Risk documents are required before participation and can be signed electronically or in person the day of this trip. This event will be held rain or shine.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact: Mat,
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What's Included:
- 5 Star backpacking guiding and instruction
- Group gear rental including headlamps, cookset, fuel, first-aid supplies, gear repair kit, bear bag, etc.
- National Forest permit and/or campsite permit (reservations)
- Breakfasts, dinners, water and 4 snacks
- Free product
- Demo gear rental for each hiker including shelter (tent, hammock system or tarp/bivy), stove, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and water treatment
What's Not Included:
- Transportation
- Park entry fee (if required)
- Personal gear and supplies
- Additional snacks and food
To learn more about this backpacking trip and to register, click on the button for this event listing or refer to the link provided here:
https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/backpacking-adventure-northeastern-ct-1-1
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