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Add Location| Owner: | Bell Lady  |
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| Plant date: | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Location: | Hill-Stead Museum |
| City: | Farmington |
| County: | Hartford |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Boxes: | 4 |
| Found by: | cooledcoyote |
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| Last found: | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Status: | FFFOFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Oct 2, 2015 |
Maintenance done 9/10/2015. All are available .
Directions: From I 84 east or west take exit 39. Follow Rt. 4 west. Turn left onto Rt. 10 south. At the first light, turn left onto Mountain Road. The museum entrance is 1/4 mile up hill on the left.
From their brochure we find that Hill-Stead Museum is “an enchanting place” to experience “arts, architecture, gardens, poetry, nature and family fun”. Having attended musical programs there, this seemed an appropriate place for a few more instruments.
Length: about 1 mile. Easy. Caution: much poison ivy along edges of trails.
Clues:
Note: 6/08 Reports say this is a high tick area. Check carefully.
Follow the entrance road past the mansion and garden to the parking lot. The trailhead begins at the far end of the lot. Be sure to pick up a trail guide containing much interesting information as well as a trail map, and sign the log if it is available. They will be happy to know that you are there for letterboxing.
The trail starts with a raised wooden boardwalk that leads to a grassy trail, at the T go right onto the grassy path, called the Bittersweet Loop. Continue to the Woodland Trail. After the sharp left turn notice a somewhat unused trail branching off to the right. Turn to the left and at this intersection notice the 3 large trees ahead on the right. Behind the large rock is the Trumpet.
Continue on the Woodland Trail crossing a small brook and passing a stony hillside. At the bench there is an access trail to the Metacomet Trail but stay to the left on Woodland Trail. Stop at the old stone wall that approaches the trail on either side. About seven paces up the wall to the right (not too easy to count paces up the stones):),notice the somewhat larger, squarish rock with moss and lichen. About 24 inches up the wall from this rock, move a small stick and small rocks to reveal the Triangle. Replace the stick and rock carefully making it look as natural as possible. The wall was probably constructed sometime in the 18th century and deserves our notice and respect.
Continue in the same direction on the trail. Notice the stone wall lining the trail and another parallel to it. Perhaps more of the sheep run. Pass a huge “blow-down” – or perhaps it was struck by lightning. At the intersection notice a large tree with signs for the Metacomet and Woodland trails. As the trail turns left you see many large stones making up a wall. Imagine them being maneuvered into place! Climb to the back of the largest stone and look into the cleft between its two supporting rocks for the bassoon.
Continue on the Woodland trail. You may want to come back later to explore some of the other trails that branch off. Do take a short side trip to the Overlook for a commanding view of the Farmington Valley. It is well worth the extra 5 minutes or less. Go back to the trail you were on and continue on. The dairy barn to the right is part of the estate and is home to some resident sheep. The over-grown field to the left was once peach and apple orchards. At the paved farm road, turn left and continue beyond the Pond Loop Trail on the right. Cross the bridge and take the trail on the other side of the pond, following the tree line to the only pine tree on this side of the pond. Behind it you will find the Tympani under some carefully placed rocks. Take the time to ensure good concealment when you are done, making sure that nothing is visible that we don’t want seen.
Return to the paved road and make your way back to the parking lot. You might like to check the museum shop for gifts and additional information about Hill-Stead and the many programs it has to offer. I hope you have enjoyed your visit to this enchanting place.
Directions: From I 84 east or west take exit 39. Follow Rt. 4 west. Turn left onto Rt. 10 south. At the first light, turn left onto Mountain Road. The museum entrance is 1/4 mile up hill on the left.
From their brochure we find that Hill-Stead Museum is “an enchanting place” to experience “arts, architecture, gardens, poetry, nature and family fun”. Having attended musical programs there, this seemed an appropriate place for a few more instruments.
Length: about 1 mile. Easy. Caution: much poison ivy along edges of trails.
Clues:
Note: 6/08 Reports say this is a high tick area. Check carefully.
Follow the entrance road past the mansion and garden to the parking lot. The trailhead begins at the far end of the lot. Be sure to pick up a trail guide containing much interesting information as well as a trail map, and sign the log if it is available. They will be happy to know that you are there for letterboxing.
The trail starts with a raised wooden boardwalk that leads to a grassy trail, at the T go right onto the grassy path, called the Bittersweet Loop. Continue to the Woodland Trail. After the sharp left turn notice a somewhat unused trail branching off to the right. Turn to the left and at this intersection notice the 3 large trees ahead on the right. Behind the large rock is the Trumpet.
Continue on the Woodland Trail crossing a small brook and passing a stony hillside. At the bench there is an access trail to the Metacomet Trail but stay to the left on Woodland Trail. Stop at the old stone wall that approaches the trail on either side. About seven paces up the wall to the right (not too easy to count paces up the stones):),notice the somewhat larger, squarish rock with moss and lichen. About 24 inches up the wall from this rock, move a small stick and small rocks to reveal the Triangle. Replace the stick and rock carefully making it look as natural as possible. The wall was probably constructed sometime in the 18th century and deserves our notice and respect.
Continue in the same direction on the trail. Notice the stone wall lining the trail and another parallel to it. Perhaps more of the sheep run. Pass a huge “blow-down” – or perhaps it was struck by lightning. At the intersection notice a large tree with signs for the Metacomet and Woodland trails. As the trail turns left you see many large stones making up a wall. Imagine them being maneuvered into place! Climb to the back of the largest stone and look into the cleft between its two supporting rocks for the bassoon.
Continue on the Woodland trail. You may want to come back later to explore some of the other trails that branch off. Do take a short side trip to the Overlook for a commanding view of the Farmington Valley. It is well worth the extra 5 minutes or less. Go back to the trail you were on and continue on. The dairy barn to the right is part of the estate and is home to some resident sheep. The over-grown field to the left was once peach and apple orchards. At the paved farm road, turn left and continue beyond the Pond Loop Trail on the right. Cross the bridge and take the trail on the other side of the pond, following the tree line to the only pine tree on this side of the pond. Behind it you will find the Tympani under some carefully placed rocks. Take the time to ensure good concealment when you are done, making sure that nothing is visible that we don’t want seen.
Return to the paved road and make your way back to the parking lot. You might like to check the museum shop for gifts and additional information about Hill-Stead and the many programs it has to offer. I hope you have enjoyed your visit to this enchanting place.