Met up with Wuzzam and the Old Goat along the Nipmuck Trail in the Mansfield / Storrs area.  Without our knowing, a blast of snow had traveled through a day ago, just a band of "cold enough temperatures" to leave the trail very sloppy.  Much of Connecticut was spared with rain only, but where we were running had 3" or 4" of snow on the ground for much of the way.

We did our best, which was difficult running due to the many water crossings and slippery footing.  Ended up with 9.7-miles, and a few hours spent on trails I had never been on before.

I'll reserve judgement on this section of the Nipmuck until I revisit during a dryer season.  The area along the Fenton River is very scenic and beautiful, but much of the trail on the east side was very eroded and difficult to gain rhythm with.

Directional Signage on the Gasline Hill

Matching hat and gloves prior to 50-foot

Looking south off 50-foot

Hanks Hill Silk Mill Sign

Bent Tree Limb along the Fenton River