May 26, Three Runs for the Long Weekend

SATURDAY: AT in Kent, CT

This Saturday, May 25, at 6:30 a.m., meet near 80 Macedonia Road, Kent, CT, when we run a portion of the Appalachian Trail. We’ll run south 7 miles, back to the start, then an optional north 4.5 before returning. You have options of distances of 14, 23, or more miles; elevation gain on the 14 mile run is 4,100 feet so be prepared for a climb. We’ll head over to Gifford’s for brunch afterwards so bring a change of clothes.

Anyone interested in sharing a ride for the 14 mile run can contact me. We could meet at the Lewisboro Town Park lower lot at 5:15 for the hour drive.

SUNDAY: Bennett’s Pond, Ridgefield

This Sunday, May 26, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Bennett’s Pond on the Ridgefield/Danbury border when we run a classic—the 10 mile Realander Run. Meet at the parking lot on Bennett’s Farm Road (see Google map) prepared to run this clockwise loop which includes some familiar trails and some new ones. Anyone interested in adding some extra miles can arrive at 5:00 a.m. for an 8-mile loop or 7:00 a.m. for an extra 4-mile loop.

Also, if you have a bow tie or two, bring it. I have an idea for the group photo today and I think we should all look sharp.

MONDAY: Lewisboro Town Park

This Monday, May 27, at 7:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park Upper Lot when we run a course that includes some of the newest trails in the Reservation—The Town Park to Covered Bridge Loop. We’ll all start out together and head toward the Meadow and up the FH trail but from there, you’ll have options for different distances. Three of the four options will take you through the covered bridge. The 8.6 mile option takes you to a couple smaller trails that we haven’t been on in a while so pay attention to the turns.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

Enjoy the pic from the last run from Michigan Road. What an awesome day and for anyone interested in starting early, you won’t need headlamps at 5:00 a.m. for a while.