The Orange Land Trust will be leading a guided walk at the Housatonic Overlook area on Saturday, June 9th. People should meet at 10:00 a.m. at the end of High Ridge Road (off of Derby-Milford Road).
This event will include a viewing of the Housatonic River, looking up and down the valley from atop Tucker’s Ridge, which is about 200 feet above the river, and a walk through the easy to moderately difficult trails in this area. We will learn some interesting information about the Housatonic, one of Connecticut’s three major rivers that reach Long Island Sound. Did you know that Orange has a coastline?
The planned hike will take us through a beautiful rocky, wooded landscape, typical of areas on “higher ground” around Connecticut. Many of the trails are lined by Connecticut’s state flower – the Mountain Laurel. It is hoped these will be in bloom for the walk, which should take approximately two hours. Few things are as stunning as walking through a canopy of pastel pink mountain laurel blossoms.
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For your comfort and safety, we recommend hiking boots/shoes or shoes/sneakers with a good tread. Long pants (that can be tucked into socks), a long sleeve shirt and a hat (baseball style is good – brim style is better) can offer protection from scratches, poison ivy and sun burn as well as biting insects. It’s a good idea to bring bug spray, sunscreen and a small water bottle. Compact binoculars always add to the enjoyment of the outdoors.
This hike is free, unique, not difficult and always a pleasure. All are welcome, please plan to join us and bring a friend. Only steady rain showers or severe weather will cancel. Please park along end of road.
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For information, call Chris at 203-397-7599.
