The Falls Brook Trail is a short 1.4 mile Blue Blazed CFPA trail in the Tunxis State Forest near Barkhastead Resevoir. The lollipop shaped trail has lots of waterfalls and cascades in wildflower woodland. Continue reading Falls Brook Trail Guide
In this guide I list every type of water bottle you might need when you are out on the trails. From small to big, soft to hard and even some high tec ones that purify water for you. I’ve also sprinkled some tips and ‘trail hacks’ for alternate uses for bottles I’ve discovered on some of the hottest and coldest trails in the world. Continue reading Best Water Bottles for Trail Runners and Hikers
The 3V Nautilus Waterproof Dry Bag comes in 15 and 30L options and is made of high grade PVC tarp. When rolled up closed it is completely waterproof and would even keep things dry is fully immersed in water for a long period of time. It comes with extra mounting clips and a useful shoulder strap for easy carrying. Well made and incredibly good value for money at around $10 this should be an essential item for outdoor hiking in bad weather, canoeing and watersports. Continue reading 3V Gear Nautilus Waterproof Dry Bag Review
The Housatonic Range Trail is a 6.2 Mile CFPA Blue Blazed trail near New Milford in CT. The trail follows an old Native American Indian path that looks down on the Housatonic River and includes superb views, caves and rockfall areas. Continue reading The Housatonic Range Trail Guide
The Stoney Creek Trails are a CFPA Blue blazed trail near Branford in CT. Although the main blue blazed trail is very short there are a number of other colored trails that meander round some lovely woods with impressive rock formations and signs of quarry dynamiting in the past. Continue reading The Stoney Creek Trails Guide