Think Outside The Box LbNA #1988
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Apr 30, 2003 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Simsbury |
| County: | Hartford |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | Rubaduc  |
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| Found by: | Nairon |
| Last found: | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Apr 30, 2003 |
Planted by Rubaduc 12-6-02
3 miles round trip
Going west on Rt.185 from the intersection of Rt. 218, Talcott Mt. State Park is 3.3. miles on your left. The entrance is in Simsbury, though some of the park is in Bloomfield.
This box is planted for my favorite sister who not only thinks outside the box but lives outside the box.
In the winter the yellow gate just in from the road is closed, so the walk is a tad longer. Park along the road near the gate and walk up the road until you see the sign to Heublein Tower. The tower is open in the summer and the view from the top is a must see, on a clear day visibility is 50 miles.
The trail to the top is yellow blazed, although not always clearly marked, just follow the main trail to the top. This is pretty steep but there are several log benches to rest on along the way. At the end of the climb is a magnificent view of the Farmington River Valley, this is also the jumping off spot for hang gliders. After getting your fill of the view, the trail turns left and follows the ridge line before heading into the woods.
As you make the final approach to the tower you'll see a sign for restrooms. Go left, follow along a path with a ledge to the right and then take the mowed path to the left, behind the porta potties. You should see pipes with blue paint (these pipes are moving around so look for the black sewer type pipe with a green cover and a blue stripe. 35 steps forward) look right for a pile of rocks (and maybe a chunk of cement) on the bank. Looking in the top most part of the pile should be rewarding.
Be very careful as you retrieve this treasure as this is a busy park.
Have fun.
3 miles round trip
Going west on Rt.185 from the intersection of Rt. 218, Talcott Mt. State Park is 3.3. miles on your left. The entrance is in Simsbury, though some of the park is in Bloomfield.
This box is planted for my favorite sister who not only thinks outside the box but lives outside the box.
In the winter the yellow gate just in from the road is closed, so the walk is a tad longer. Park along the road near the gate and walk up the road until you see the sign to Heublein Tower. The tower is open in the summer and the view from the top is a must see, on a clear day visibility is 50 miles.
The trail to the top is yellow blazed, although not always clearly marked, just follow the main trail to the top. This is pretty steep but there are several log benches to rest on along the way. At the end of the climb is a magnificent view of the Farmington River Valley, this is also the jumping off spot for hang gliders. After getting your fill of the view, the trail turns left and follows the ridge line before heading into the woods.
As you make the final approach to the tower you'll see a sign for restrooms. Go left, follow along a path with a ledge to the right and then take the mowed path to the left, behind the porta potties. You should see pipes with blue paint (these pipes are moving around so look for the black sewer type pipe with a green cover and a blue stripe. 35 steps forward) look right for a pile of rocks (and maybe a chunk of cement) on the bank. Looking in the top most part of the pile should be rewarding.
Be very careful as you retrieve this treasure as this is a busy park.
Have fun.