THE OLDEN DAY ROAD NO LONGER USED LbNA #61006
THE OLDEN DAY ROAD NO LONGER USED
In the Cockaponset State Forest in Chester, on the old paved park road that runs from Rt 148 are some fun side trails that have sprung up over the years.
Begin at the large parking lot near the Pattaconk Recreation Area and pass around the yellow park gate. This is a great hike for any wheel! bikes, carriages or you name it because most of it is on the old park paved road. Two short easy walks off the road to the boxes that will bring out the adventure in you if you choose to continue on and hike the trails.
Walk up on the paved road as it goes up a little hill. Stay on the paved road until you come to a well worn path on the right. It has a blaze of a white triangle and on the tree is a small state sign that marks this as THE QUINIMAY Trail. Turn onto this trail and pass by the Blue/Red trail intersection. Take the next trail on the right which is unmarked. Pass a Beech tree and the trail curves and notice a large Oak tree, both on the right, and soon a small cluster of Laurel. A little way off the trail on the right, is a large Beech tree. Box number 1 - YOU’LL NEVER FIND THIS AROUND HERE, is hiding behind trap door.
Return back to the paved park road and continue on.
Ignore any side trail you might notice until you arrive at a wide trail on the left side, guarded by many large rocks. Walk along this wide dirt path a short way to small cluster of Laurel. You will see up ahead on the right, a large two sister tree leaning out towards the trail. Go up behind it to a large flat rock and notice the 'side kick laurel' against the rock. Box number 2 - LOST AND FOUND TWEET is in a small cave under the rock.
Return to the parking lot the way you came, or go on an adventure.
Have Fun,
butterfly
In the Cockaponset State Forest in Chester, on the old paved park road that runs from Rt 148 are some fun side trails that have sprung up over the years.
Begin at the large parking lot near the Pattaconk Recreation Area and pass around the yellow park gate. This is a great hike for any wheel! bikes, carriages or you name it because most of it is on the old park paved road. Two short easy walks off the road to the boxes that will bring out the adventure in you if you choose to continue on and hike the trails.
Walk up on the paved road as it goes up a little hill. Stay on the paved road until you come to a well worn path on the right. It has a blaze of a white triangle and on the tree is a small state sign that marks this as THE QUINIMAY Trail. Turn onto this trail and pass by the Blue/Red trail intersection. Take the next trail on the right which is unmarked. Pass a Beech tree and the trail curves and notice a large Oak tree, both on the right, and soon a small cluster of Laurel. A little way off the trail on the right, is a large Beech tree. Box number 1 - YOU’LL NEVER FIND THIS AROUND HERE, is hiding behind trap door.
Return back to the paved park road and continue on.
Ignore any side trail you might notice until you arrive at a wide trail on the left side, guarded by many large rocks. Walk along this wide dirt path a short way to small cluster of Laurel. You will see up ahead on the right, a large two sister tree leaning out towards the trail. Go up behind it to a large flat rock and notice the 'side kick laurel' against the rock. Box number 2 - LOST AND FOUND TWEET is in a small cave under the rock.
Return to the parking lot the way you came, or go on an adventure.
Have Fun,
butterfly