Hike Across Simsbury

Saturday, July 11, 2026

8:00 a.m. (Rain date: July 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.) • Starting Location: Stout Family Field, Stone Hill Road, Bloomfield

Join Simsbury Land Trust and the SLT Youth Conservation Corps for a 10-mile hike exploring the interconnected trail systems that link Bloomfield, Simsbury and Canton.

We will begin at Stout Family Field in Bloomfield and hike through Penwood State Park to the Pinnacle. From there, we will descend into Simsbury via SLT's Tanager Hill property and continue with a short road walk to the Flower Bridge. The route then follows the paved Farmington River Trail to Stratton Brook State Park before continuing along Town Forest Road and through Massacoe State Forest. The hike concludes on the new Canton-Simsbury Connector Trail, created by the SLT Youth Conservation Corps, ending at Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton.

Please note that this is a point-to-point hike. Participants are responsible for arranging transportation between the start and end locations in advance.

This hike covers approximately 10 miles and will be conducted at a steady pace of about 2.5 miles per hour. The route includes significant elevation changes, uneven terrain and a sustained distance. Participants should be experienced hikers who are comfortable hiking 10 continuous miles at a moderate pace. Please register only if you are confident you can complete the full hike.

Hikers must wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring at least 24 ounces of water and a high-protein snack.