Update: With leaves beginning to burst forth with vibrant color, David Kozak, Kevin Gough, and Paula Jones led 30 participants “Over the Mountain.” The annual hike began at Simsbury Land Trust’s Owen-Mortimer Preserve, traversed Penwood State Park, and crossed Wintonbury Land Trust properties to reach Bloomfield’s Filley Park. Everyone enjoyed the 7-mile hike and were proud of their accomplishment of completing a hike of this distance. 

Thanks to Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services for providing a shuttle and to Paula Jones for sharing pictures. Clockwise from top left: Views from the Pinnacle in Penwood State Park, gathering at Simsbury Land Trust’s Tanager Hill Preserve, hikers crossing Wintonbury Land Trust’s Stout Family Fields, and the White Trail developed by Wintonbury Land Trust volunteers at Bloomfield’s LaSalette Park.