July 24, Bennett’s Pond

This Sunday, July 24, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Bennett’s Pond on the Ridgefield/Danbury border when we run an epic 10.5 mile loop designed by Keith Realander. Meet at the parking lot on Bennett’s Farm Road (see Google map) prepared to run this clockwise loop which includes some of the same trails in the Pavement Ends race. Those looking for a 6.5-mile run can eliminate the Hemlock Hills loop. An out-and-back to the end of of the White trail will get you a scenic 5 mile run so there are options for making the run shorter. Note: the upper part of the green trail is a bit overgrown this time of year so you may want to take the tan trail to the purple trail which should bypass the worst of it. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 a.m. but bring your own maps in case I don’t make it this weekend.  See the map here ››

This Saturday, July 23, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Meadow lot and run the Meadow, Museum, Fire Tower, Michigan loop but I suggest that you run it in a counter-clockwise direction so that you end in the shade.