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Simsbury YRE


Hartford County
5/11k (3.1/6.8 mi) Walks
January 15 - December 31, 2019
#1269 Walk


CLUB: Connecticut Valley Volkssport Club, AVA 784

AVA SPECIAL PROGRAM CLASSIFICATION(S):
  • Ice Cream Parlors
  • Little Free Libraries
  • Walk the USA A-Z

award A AWARD: is an embroidered patch of the famous Bridge of Flowers located near the bike trail.

FEES: Everyone is welcome to participate in this event.
  • "A" Award with Credit $6.00
  • "B" Award with Credit $4.00
  • IVV Credit $3.00
  • Just walk free

TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS: The 5k and 11k walking trails, located 13 miles northwest of Hartford, begin with a stretch of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. The route continues through Simsbury's historic town center, with buildings representing 4 centuries of architecture, a 19th century railroad station (now Plan B Burger Bar), the old Drake Hill Flower Bridge (featured on the A-award), 17th century grist mill and a 19th century explosives factory.

Addition information about this town can be found online at: http://www.simsbury-ct.gov/

TRAIL RATING: 1A, suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.

START POINT LOCATION & HOURS: FITZGERALD'S FOODS, 710 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury. Tel: 860-658-2271. Hours: Daily 8 am - 9 pm. Water and restrooms available

DIRECTIONS: FROM I-91N or I-91S: Exit 40 for Rt. 20. Go west 9 mi.to Granby and south on Rt. 10 for almost 6 mi. (name changes to Hopmeadow St. in town). Turn left into Drake Hill Shopping Center. FROM I-84: Exit 39 for Rt. 4 to Farmington. Turn right (north) on Rt.10 for 11 mi. (name changes to Hopmeadow St. in town). Turn right into Drake Hill Shopping Center.

GPS Coordinates: 41° 52’ 16.4748” N         72° 48’ 8.7156” W

PARKING: Drake Hill Shopping Center parking lot.

PETS: Must be leashed.

CONTACT: Lee & Carol West, 860-721-1185 LFWest@sbcglobal.net