Winter hike: Bulls Bridge to Kent Connecticut
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Bull’s Bridge to Kent, Connecticut. Dave and I hiked a rugged 7.5 mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail from Bull’s Bridge to Kent. There was 3" to a foot of snow on the ground and it was rough going although it’s one of the most beautiful hikes I’ve done yet.
It took us about 5.5 hours and halfway through it we looked at each other thinking "what the hell have we gotten ourselves into." It’s a tough walk in clear weather, in snow it’s a challenge. Many hills, up and down, very rocky and in summer an oasis for rattlesnakes. I knew there was a good reason for us to have done it in winter.
Me and my shadow.
Dave photographing the NY/CT sign
Tough going on a cliff in snow.
Two more hills to go, Kent in the distance.
Slogging with Housatonic valley in background.
Honestly, you guys!!!
Great to see and hear about your walking / hiking adventures. Be safe!
Jon
Jon: It was a great hike, one of our best so far. I was sore today but we’ll be out again tomorrow on another stretch.
You need to get back here to get in on this.
That looks and sounds like one great place to hike. I’m looking forward to going up there with you guys: bring on the rattlesnakes!
You go first.
Would love to be there to join, or perhaps even get the skis out!
Are there any proper slopes nearby?
Jon: There’s skiing here but it’s not the Alps. The closest is Mohawk Mountain, a great place but not long runs and New England skiing can be pretty icy.