Trip report

Bluff Point Hike and Swim

Hiking/Walk DATE: 08/27/2016 - 08/27/2016

Trip/Event Location: Groton, CT
US

Trip Leader(s): dave0729

Max # People: 35

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Easy

Bluff Point is the last remaining significant piece of undeveloped land (over 800 acres) along the Connecticut coastline. Over 100 summer cottages wiped out in the Hurricane of 1938 were never ...
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: Set GPS to 45 Depot Road, Groton. The park website tells you to take exit 88 off I-95, North or South, to get to CT-117. From intersection of CT-117 and US-1 in Groton drive 0.3 miles on CT-1 to Depot Road. Once on Depot Road drive 0.7 miles, following the road past an industrial park, bearing right under railroad bridge, until you reach parking lot. Parking is ample. We will meet at end of parking lot, at trailhead, near a sign with map of park, adjacent to some picnic tables.
Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo A diverse group of 35 hikers joined us for this event, hikers ranging in age from the 30's up to the 70's. It was a picture-perfect day for hike and swim. There was a great photo opportuny at the bluffs, and then 20 hikers took a dip in Long Island Sound. After the hike, 25 participants joined us for the after-hike social at a great local Groton restaurant 8 minute drive away on Route 12.

  There are 21 photos in Album (Note: Move mouse pointer over larger pic and click on NEXT for better viewing)

What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • Very enjoyable event. Really enjoyed the swim in the sound. Would have liked to stay their longer. Mtg later at the Diner was a nice way to end it. Thanks again Dave. - joepny654

Members That Participated

sustaining member
dave0729

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Bolton, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 09/02/2024 08:54 AM
  • Member Since: 06/24/2007
guest member
dreamer

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


Bolton, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 04/26/2023 09:04 PM
  • Member Since: 05/04/2014
sustaining member
joepny654

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Schenectady, NY


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 04/29/2024 11:44 AM
  • Member Since: 04/27/2016
sustaining member
vwgreg

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Enfield, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 10/08/2024 12:31 AM
  • Member Since: 09/16/2002
guest member
LARGE

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


North Grosvenordale, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 05/17/2024 02:45 AM
  • Member Since: 07/09/2004
guest member
jiminct

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


Manchester, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 04/27/2021 12:35 PM
  • Member Since: 03/28/2016
sustaining member
richardc

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Danbury, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 09/30/2024 10:57 AM
  • Member Since: 08/14/2004
guest member
stevect

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


New Haven, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 02/03/2023 05:29 PM
  • Member Since: 02/14/2015
sustaining member
Delfino

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


West Haven, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 04/28/2024 07:10 AM
  • Member Since: 08/27/2007
  • Driving My Own Car
    (Willing to give guys a ride)
  • Comment: would like to carpool from New Haven area
guest member
HtfdLooker

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Hartford, CT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 07/14/2021 01:09 PM
  • Member Since: 12/17/2014
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