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| We make our dog carry her supplies, its only fair. |
We decided to try a Winter hike, as the temperatures have been soaring for this time of year. However, as there was still snow in most of Fairfield County, we thought it best to try an easy hike, who wants to do scrambles with snow and ice?
We were shocked to find no snow in New Milford, so this Winter hike was no problem. It is a nice little hike, three miles, and it is only a 700 feet vertical rise. Though it is a great little hike and easy enough for small kids. Its also nice enough for older kids and adults.
As the name states, this trail is South facing therefore nice and sunny. To find Sunny Valley Preserve (its more than just a hiking trail) go to the junction of CT 67 and 133 in Bridgewater. Follow 133 South .7 mile, turn right onto Hat Shop Hill Road (love the name). After a little more than 1/2 a mile, turn left on Christian Street, then right onto Hemlock Road. There will be a very small parking lot about a mile and a half on your left, enough room for three cars. We've hiked here twice and we've never had a problem parking.
For information on Sunny Valley, go to:
http://berkshirehiking.com/hikes/sunny_valley.html
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| There isn't a bald summit, so the views will be limited. |
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| Our Dutch Shepherd on the Summit |
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| The trails, as you can see, were wide and easy to hike |
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| Stop and take a break by the lake |
Okay, after our little hike we stopped at Hoo Doo Brown BBQ in Ridgefield (it was on our way back). I had hoped to take some pictures of the food. It never happened because we were hungry and the food was so good! This will be our new place to stop after hikes in this area. This place does fill up quickly and they don't take reservations. The Texas Poutine was amazing and their wings have won awards. Check out their website:
http://hoodoobrownbbq.com
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