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CT Trails Day Hike!
June 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
A Naturalist-Guided Tour Through the Great Hollow and Michael Ciaiola Nature Preserves
Join Great Hollow Naturalist, John Foley, and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust Director BillMcCann to “Hike the Hollow” Trails Day event for a guided tour through the Great Hollow NaturePreserve and neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. Learn about the history of the “Hollow”and why it has become one of the most ecologically significant areas of both Fairfield County, CT andPutnam County, NY.
Hike Details
We will enjoy a scenic vista overlooking northern New Fairfield, trek over a rocky ridgeline, make our way down into a hemlock ravine, break for a snack at the Tuckers Run waterfall, and finally return back to the Merritt House at Great Hollow. The hike can be challenging in some areas and features both steep uphill and downhill terrain, so
wear sturdy footwear. Bring a light snack/lunch and most importantly, water.
We will meet at Great Hollow at 225 Route 37 in New Fairfield at 10 AM and carpool over to the Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area trailhead off of Old Stage Coach Rd. The hike should take between 2 to 3 hours.
Meeting Time and Place:
10 am at Great Hollow Nature Preserve, intersection of Rts. 68 and 37