Much better weather than Wuzzam, K2 or I had anticipated during our trip to Tunxis State Forest in East Hartland, Connecticut today. A bit humid, but the rain held off and there was a nice, occasional cool breeze in the woods.
Wuzzam and I managed a comfortable 8-miles from Route 20 to Roberts Brook and back, with K2 doing slightly less. The only real negative we came across was heavy logging, or planned forest thinning as the signs mentioned, between Pine Street and Sunset Road. We didn't notice the old trail that connected off the main Tunxis to Roberts Brook, but at some point I'll check to see if it is still evident through the stumps and branches left behind.
On the way out, we took the bridge over the Cascade Brook, and on the return we crossed the water further downstream. The many small falls and cascades that tumble down the brook are incredibly peaceful to observe. Toward the top of the trail, there is a decently sized "pool" that our dogs always visited, regardless of temperature, in each direction of our run. The memories we have of this location are endless, and welcome. It is easy to visualize Liddy, Sam and Tippi bouncing around in there, until they finally just lay down and soak, waiting for us to continue. Loop On you beast of the forest, I hope that I never forget the power of this spot.
On the way out, we took the bridge over the Cascade Brook, and on the return we crossed the water further downstream. The many small falls and cascades that tumble down the brook are incredibly peaceful to observe. Toward the top of the trail, there is a decently sized "pool" that our dogs always visited, regardless of temperature, in each direction of our run. The memories we have of this location are endless, and welcome. It is easy to visualize Liddy, Sam and Tippi bouncing around in there, until they finally just lay down and soak, waiting for us to continue. Loop On you beast of the forest, I hope that I never forget the power of this spot.
On the way home, K2 and I took a small detour down Balance Rock Road to see which home the Balanced Rock lived in. The large stone was visible from the road, and I'll get out there in the winter to shoot some photographs.
Unnamed Cascades
Balanced Rock at Cascades
Wuzzam at the Balanced Rock
Wuzzam at the Balanced Rock
Balanced Rock, another view
Cascades below Bridge
Cascades again
Wuzzam at Liddy, Sammy and Tippi's pool
Wuzzam at Liddy, Sammy and Tippi's pool
Upstream of the Dog's Pool
