Fitpacking Itinerary
Saturday, October 7, 2006 - Sunday, October 15, 2006

Last Updated 9/22/2006

Saturday, October 7, 2006

Drive into Windsor Locks, CT or fly into Bradley International Aiport (Hartford).

We will pick you up at the Airport or you can take the shuttle if you prefer to the Fairfield Inn Hartford Airport, 2 Loten Drive, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, 860-627-9333

Equipment shakedown and then go out for dinner in town.

"Before" measurements taken, as well as optional photos (bring something revealing)

Sunday, October 8, 2006

Second set of "before" measurements taken, as well as optional photos (bring something revealing)

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage. You'll also have an opportunity to take one last shower as this is your last stop in civilization for about a week.

Breakfast at a local restaurant

Drive or get a shuttle to CT route 341 in Kent, just west of the Housatonic River.

Begin Hiking, elevation 400'.

Hike 7.0 Miles to Stewart Hollow Brook Lean-To, elevation 400'. Camp

There are several good views in the hilly section that includes St. John's Ledges. The second half of today's hike is very flat and follows the Housatonic River.

Possible bailout: Skiff Mountain Rd.

Monday, October 9, 2006

Hike 6.6 miles, to Caesar Brook Campsite.

The first half of the day is flat, the second half is hilly, surpassing 1000' twice (Silver Hill, Pine Knob, with views at both)

Camp at Caesar Brook Campsite, elevation 800'. Total mileage: 13.6

Cornwall Bridge

Possible bailout: Cornwall Bridge (CT route 4)

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Hike 8.6 miles to Belter's Campsite.

Quite hilly, with views at Housatonic State Forest, Mt. Easter, and Sharon Mtn.

Camp at Belter's Campsite, elevation 750'. Total mileage: 22.2

Possible bailout: West Cornwall Rd.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Hike 7.1 miles to Limestone Spring Blue-Blaze Trail. Hike .5 miles down to Limestone Spring Lean-To

Views at Belter's Bump

The first half of today's hike is downhill or flat. The second half climbs Prospect Mtn.

View from Prospect Mountain

Camp at Limestone Spring Lean-To, elevation 1000'. Total mileage: 29.8

Limestone Spring Lean-To

Possible bailouts: US routes 7 & 112, or iron bridge in Amesville

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Hike .5 miles back up to the Appalachian Trail.

Hike 8.1 miles to Ball Brook.

Views at Rand's View, Billy's View, Lion's Head, North Outlook.

Camp in group campsite just South of Ball Brook, elevation 1700'. Total mileage: 38.4

Possible bailout: CT route 41, Salisbury

Friday, October 13, 2006

Hike 7.6 miles to Race Brook Falls Trail. Hike .5 miles down to Race Brook Falls Campsite

Hike over Bear Mountain, elevation 2316', highest summit completely within the State of Connecticut.

Cross over into Massachusetts

Views at Bear Mountain Lookout, Bear Rock Falls, Mt. Race, Race Brook Falls.

Camp at Race Brook Falls Campsite, elevation 1500'. Total mileage: 46.5

Possible bailout: No good options. Back to CT route 41 via Undermountain Trail or Paradise Lane Trail

Saturday, October 14, 2006

Hike .5 miles back up to the Appalachian Trail.

Hike 6.2 miles to MA route 41 at April Hill Farm, elevation 750'. Total mileage: 53.2

Hike over Mt. Everett, elevation 2602', the highest point in this hike.

Mt. Everett

Possible bailout: Jug End Rd.

End hiking

Pick up car(s) or get a ride from the trailhead.

Ride back to Homewood Suites, 65 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096. 800-627-8463

End measurements taken, as well as photos (bring something revealing)

Awards Ceremony

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Leave Homewood Suites

Parting Breakfast at Homewood Suites

Airport Drop