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The Little River is the highlight, but the bridge washed out and the crossing is considered a ford at low water only.


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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

527' 161 m

High

412' 126 m

Low

41' 13 m

Up

131' 40 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek

Need to Know

The old escarpment section has difficult footing and is not presently mapped or maintained. Use the blue blazed Cut-Off Trail.

Description

Best access is from Tunxis Trail North as there is no immediate on road parking at Cross Highway where the Little River North Trail continues northward along the river. A splendid bridge built by the Boy Scouts washed out in the tremendous flooding of 2011. Trail users should exercise caution at the crossing, as fording the river is not considered safe at high water.

Contacts

Local Club: Redding Land Trust

Land Manager: Town of Redding, CT

Shared By:

Stuart Green with improvements by Robert Given

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#57

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High water makes crossing the river a wet experience.
Feb 1, 2024 near Redding , CT
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Feb 1, 2024 near Redding , CT

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Feb 1, 2024
Ken U
Nice hike. But with river high I couldn't cross river. 1.2mi — 1h 00m
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