Days 171-174, August 30th -Sept 2nd (4 days to cross Connecticut)

Connecticut is a relatively short hike, roughly 50 miles of AT. As we enter the state, WaterBoy is down to his final 250 miles of trail. Also, the weather has been cooler, but the mosquitoes are more of a presence than they have been in past weeks.

Map from Appalachian Trail Conservancy

From the map, you can see the AT crosses the NW section of the state. Not many large population centers here, lots of forests, hills/mountains and waterways.

Many signs welcoming us to Connecticut.

If you are NOBO than you just hit 1500 miles. WAHOO 😄😊🌈

Many shades of green here.

Nice shades of orange.

Trinity College students participating in a rock climbing class near Caleb’s Peak.

WaterBoy said this was not an easy photo to take. Warrior Princess and CornDog look happy here.

I’m loving the Connecticut AT. So much to look at. These kayakers are on the Housatonic River, running parallel to the trail.

This was a surprise to walk past, along the Housatonic . A Civil War soldier grave marker.

Shazam on the climb up Caleb’s Peak

This here is Shazam. She got her name on the trail, based on a previous pair of hiking shorts decorated with lightening bolts. One of the nicest thru-hikers I’ve met in a while. She’s also did a flip on the trail, having started NOBO, and switched to SOBO. I came across her on the Caleb Peak ascent.

View of Kent, CT. From Caleb’s Peak.

A little levity on the trail. Do you get it?

Warrior Princes and CornDog enjoying some hiker parking.

Each state along the AT seems to have a distinctive way of supporting hikers. Connecticut puts out this very nice pamphlet available at trailheads.

Cobwebs just photograph better in b/w.

Rapids on the Housatonic.

WaterBoy with a camouflaged Warrior Princess.

Last significant climb before leaving Connecticut.

Bye, bye Connecticut, Hello New York. Those jugs of water to the right are a small water cash provided by trail angels.

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