I've Got a Bridge to Sell You Hockanum River Trail: Oakland, Manchester & Vernon 2 miles, December 2016 If you are reading my thru-hike of the Hockanum River Trail in order (generally south to north), you have already read the Union Pond Trail page. If you haven’t, it’s a fun one and you should. Better yet, start … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail 16: Union Pond
I'm the Real VIP Hockanum River Trail: Union Pond, Manchester 2.4 miles, December 2016 If you are reading my thru-hike of the Hockanum River Trail in order (generally south to north), you have already read the Pitkin Trail page. If you haven’t, it’s a fun one and you should. Better yet, start at the beginning with … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail 15: Pitkin
Life Lessons Hockanum River Trail: Pitkin, Manchester ~1 mile, December 2016 If you are reading my thru-hike of the Hockanum River Trail in order (generally south to north), you have already read the Adams Mill Trail page. If you haven’t, it’s a fun one and you should. Better yet, start at the beginning with the … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail 14: Adams Mill
It Felt Like My Birthday! Hockanum River Trail: Adams Mill, Manchester ~2 miles, December 2016 If you are reading my thru-hike of the Hockanum River Trail in order (generally south to north), you have already read the Hackett Trail page. If you haven’t, it’s a fun one and you should. Better yet, start at the … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail 11: New State Road
New State of Mind Hockanum River Trail: New State Road, Manchester ~2.8 miles, December 2016 If you are reading my thru-hike of the Hockanum River Trail in order (generally south to north), you have already read the Laurel Marsh Trail page. If you haven't, it's a fun one and you should. I'll wait. Better yet, … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail 13: Hackett
Softball Hike Hockanum River Trails: Hackett, Manchester .75 miles, November 2016 If you are reading my thru-hike of the Hockanum River Trail in order (generally south to north), you have already read the Hilliard Trail page. If you haven't, it's a fun one and you should. I'll wait. Better yet, start at the … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail 12: Hilliard Trail
Doesn't Amount to a Hilliard of Beans Hockanum River Trail: Hilliard, Manchester .3 miles round trip, May 2015 If you are reading my thru-hike of the Hockanum River Trail in order (generally south to north), you have already read the New State Road Trail page. If you haven’t, it’s a fun one and you should. Better … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail: Verplanck
Verplanck... Kerplunk Hockanum River Trails (HRLPC): Verplanck, Manchester ~1.5 miles out and back, December 2016 If you are reading these Manchester Hockanum River Trails south to north, you have already read the Laurel Marsh Trail page. If you haven't, it's a fun one and you should. I'll wait. The … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail 9: Laurel Marsh
Landfill Sunrise Hockanum River Trail: Laurel Marsh, Manchester ~3 miles, December 2016 If you are reading my thru-hike of the Hockanum River Trail in order (generally south to north), you have already read the Chipper Drive Trail page. If you haven’t, it’s a fun one and you should. Better yet, start at the … [Read more...]
Hockanum River Trail Intro
Hockanum River Watershed Association Hockanum River Trail East Hartford, Manchester, Vernon, Ellington HOCKANUM: From the Native American word "Hocquaun", meaning a hook-shaped or crooked river. I love the Hockanum Trail. There are no mountains or even hills. There are barely any rocks. The trail takes hikers … [Read more...]