Trip report

MCLEAN GAME REFUGE HIKE (CT)

Hiking/Walk DATE: 07/27/2019 - 07/27/2019

Trip/Event Location: Granby, CT
US

Trip Leader(s): garynorman , rh30530

Max # People: 20

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

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Please join us on a hike through the McLean Game Refuge in Granby, CT.

This will be an easy-to-moderate 5-6 mile, 2-3 hour hike through rolling woodlands and over one of the Barndoor Hills (great

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

Directions to the Hike:

From Route 91 (north or south bound)

Take exit 40 (Bradley International Airport).

Follow the signs for East Granby/Granby (Route 20 west).

At the traffic light in Granby center (junction Route 10/202), continue west on N Granby Rd - Rt 20 - go 0.2 mi.

Bear left at fork continue on W. Granby Rd - Rt 20 for 1.1 miles
Turn left on Barndoor Hills Rd - go 0.9 miles.

The driveway to the refuge is on the left – look for a yellow gate.

Continue down the driveway for 0.2 mile to the parking lot.

 

Directions to the restaurant:

Drive back to the traffic light in Granby center.

At the traffic light, turn left (North) onto Route 10/202 – continue for about 0.8 miles.

The Cambridge House Brew Pub will be on your left. Park in the rear.

 

Cambridge House Brew Pub

357 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT 06035

https://cbh.beer/


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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • Very enjoyable hike despite the heat. Thank god for the trees. Lunch at the CBH was a nice refreshing ending. Thanks to Gary and Ron - joepny654
  • Hi guys! Thanks for a great introduction to GO! The group was very warm and welcoming. You have to admit, Ted’s jokes were pretty funny! Looking forward to more adventures. - Harry102
  • Hi guys! Thanks for a great introduction to GO! The group was very warm and welcoming. You have to admit, Ted’s jokes were pretty funny! Looking forward to more adventures. - Harry102

Members That Participated

garynorman

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


Granby, CT


United States
rh30530

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Londonderry, NH


United States
joepny654

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Schenectady, NY


United States
richardc

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Danbury, CT


United States
Harry102

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Northampton, MA


United States
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