Upton State Forest

May 12, 2012

8:30am - 10:30am

Loop Rd Trail - 7.1 Miles

Difficulty: Easy

This blog was created as a way to keep donors up-to-date with my training for the 26 mile Xtreme Hike to benefit Cystic Fibrosis.  To make a donation to our team, please go to http://www.cff.org/LWC/hiketocurecf

Another weekend of training and another perfect day to be outdoors!! Five other hikers, and one of their golden retrievers Lucy, met up nice and early to do two quick laps around the Loop Road Trail within the Upton State Forest.  This trail was a nice reprieve from last weekend's mountainous trail as it was nice and flat, with the exception of a half mile rocky hill on the back side of the trail.  We set out around 830 and within just over two hours we had completed two laps and the seven miles we had aimed for. 

The one issue with the trail was the amount of sitting ponds and water along the side which was a haven for mosquitos and other bugs. While they didn't bother me that much, there were areas where they were more prevalent than others and you found yourself swatting at your legs and arms to kill them.  Otherwise, this was a very novice trail for anyone to enjoy the scenery and be outdoors.

Hoping to get up to Maine tomorrow as the weather will be equally as nice and do some more strenuous training hikes!!