K2 joined me along the Tunxis Trail this morning, we would work our way from Ratlum Road to Route 219 and back, a distance of 7.8-miles round trip.  

I suggest tackling  this section from the south and heading north to start.  There is fairly significant elevation change during this 4-mile stretch, and I've found it beneficial to take the easier north to south direction for the finish.

Mountain Laurel was in bloom, there isn't a ton of it flowering but those that did were impressive.  The trail is in decent shape, a few wet areas, but all-in-all one of my favorite sections of trail in Connecticut.

Top of Ratlum with Sign-In Log

View of Barkhamsted Reservoir

Mountain Laurel along the path

Additionally, this day has found me completing two marathons in my past.  In 2001, I completed my 23rd marathon at Nipmuck, in 4:27:17.  This was a 35th place, and my 5th completed Nipmuck.

Then, on this day in 2012, Wuzzam, Tippi and I completed a Tunxis Marathon in 6:26:10.  This was my 45th Marathon, and Tippi's 16th.