Trip report

LION'S HEAD & BEAR MTN (CT)

Full Day Hike DATE: 06/19/2021 - 06/19/2021

Trip/Event Location: Salisbury, CT
US

Trip Leader(s): jonathanclark

Max # People: 10

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

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Please join me for this 9-mile RT, 1200'+ elevation gain hike in the far northwest of CT.  Hopefully the mountain laurel will be in full bloom and, if so, should be spectacular. 

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

We'll be parking in the designated Hikers' Parking lot near the end of Bunker Hill Road, Salisbury CT off of Route 44.  In the center of Salisbury, turn north onto Factory/Washinee Road (next to Town Hall) which become sFactory Road when it reaches Cobble Road - stay straight ahead.  Keep going straight onto Bunker Hill Rd (do NOT take Mt Riga Rd).  When you reach the high plateau on Bunker Hill Rd the parking lot will come up shortly on your right.  Turn in and park. 


Trip Report/Photos

Was a really fun hike. Lots of nice weather, good camaraderie, and good time.

Photos are already great! No need for duplicates!

Thank you Jon for making it all happen for us!

  There are 34 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

  • Was a great hike, looking forward to the next one, thanks Jonathan - mrmichang

Members That Participated

jonathanclark

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Hartford, CT


United States
richardc

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Danbury, CT


United States
Moving forward fm RI

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Smithfield, RI


United States
beyoungyu

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Harrisburg, PA


United States
dave0729

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Bolton, CT


United States
dreamer

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


Bolton, CT


United States
swimfit

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Hartford, CT


United States
damenard

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Kent , RI


United States
mrmichang

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Yonkers and Binghamton, NY


United States
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