AT Section Hike: Bulls Bridge, CT to Long Hill Rd., NY
Activity: Backpacking
Subcategory: Hiking
Status:
OPEN
Multi-day AT backpacking trip, CT & NY, 33+ miles. Section-hike the AT from Bulls Bridge, CT to Long Hill Rd., NY. Moderate to fast pace (1.5-2.5 mph) over moderate terrain with some steep climbs as well as some short road walks. Daily average distance 11.1 miles with long day of 16.3 miles. North to South itinerary as follows: Day 1, Bulls Bridge to Wiley (Webatuck Shelter), 5.6 miles. Day 2, Wiley (Webatuck Shelter) to Morgan Stewart Shelter, 16.3 miles. Day 3, Morgan Stewart Shelter to Long Hill Rd., 11.4 miles. Camp at Wiley (Webatuck) and Morgan Stewart shelters. Highlights include Nuclear Lake, Dover Oak, AT train depot and Pawling Reserve. Trip limited to 6 experienced backpackers in good physical condition with proper backpacking gear. Snow cancels.