Tunxis State Forest with a trip up Valley Brook as the plan.  I had never followed the path north, and today seemed like a great opportunity.

The route would follow Valley Brook, from North Hollow on Route 20 north to Twinning Hollow on Route 57.  In between the out-and-back I would make a climb up Winchell Mountain.

Great day, managed to see a porcupine.  Did some bushwhacking.  Left some exploring for another adventure as well.

Potash and Ellis Brooks turning into Valley Brook

Potash and Ellis Brook

Old stone bridge climbing Winchell Mountain

Stonework on bridge

Winchell Mountain Pond