Hike West Simsbury’s West Mountain Trails, Challenging Hike

Sunday, November 3, 2024

9:00 a.m. • Park at 60 Westledge Road, Simsbury

Join us for a moderately strenuous hike around the lovely West Mountain property in West Simsbury. This 3 hour, 4-mile hike will require a combination of cardiovascular effort and good balance but will showcase some of the best viewpoints in Simsbury.

The hike begins at SLT’s 60 Westledge Preserve. It will cross the
preserve with its Hop Brook bottomlands and historic dam. It will
follow the red trail from there, up to and along a ridgeline affording splendid views of the Farmington Valley and beyond. A fairly steep descent will lead to the white trail through the saddle, which connects to the blue trail. The blue trail returns to the starting point through a dramatic and geologically significant valley. The loop totals about four miles, much of it steep and with somewhat difficult footing. This is a moderately strenuous hike, not recommended for small children. Wear boots or sturdy shoes, bring drinking water and hiking poles if you use them.