First Day Hike: Ragged Mountain
Sat, Jan 01
|Ragged Mountain
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous Elevation: 592 ft Duration: 4 hours


Time & Location
Jan 01, 2022, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ragged Mountain, Ragged Mountain, Southington, CT 06489, USA
About The Event
Start the New Year off right! Take a hike with Reach Your Summit on the historic New England Trail (Metacomet Trail) to the breathtaking overlooks of Ragged Mountain. The hike begins off a trailhead parking area on a side trail and quickly climbs away through roots, rocks and forest to the first of several overlooks. We will then connect to the New England Trail and head north as we enjoy traprock ledge views that include Wassel Reservoir. We will then connect to a side trail once again and complete a loop back to our parked cars.
The 5.8 mile loop hike is open to all and is suitable for beginner's looking to hike for the first time (though you may find it challenging in some spots if you are new to hiking), intermediates who like rewarding views or individuals looking to get out in the winter. There is no…