Estimated distance: 1.76 miles
Weather: 34°F, cloudy
Resources: Scantic River Watershed Association, Scantic River Linear Park (Enfield) Map
Highlights of the trip: walking along the river
I noticed the Scantic River Watershed Association was offering a game day Super Bowl hike and it seemed like a good idea to get out and get some exercise and fresh air before planting myself in front of the TV and eating chicken wings!
We met at the parking lot of Powder Hollow Brewery. There were quiet a few of us, enough to divide into a couple of groups. I got a chance to catch up with someone involved with the American River Heritage Commission that I had met at CT Trails day in 2018 on the Scantic River in East Windsor. This is another reason why hiking with groups can be fun. Getting to meet such nice people.
I know we stopped to look at the fish ladder, but with the number of people, I didn't get a real good look. We continued along next to the river and got to hear a little of the history of the area. I had worn my microspikes, but they really were unnecessary. In fact, there was one little girl walking along in her sparkly, pink sneakers. She didn't seem to be having any problems, but I have to imagine her feet were cold and probably a bit wet by the time we got back to the parking lot.
The weather wasn't perfect, but I enjoyed the hike and seeing some place I hadn't been to before.
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