121 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - CONNECTICUT - Sección 4.2 y 5.1 - De River Road a Schaghticoke Mountain Campsite
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 8.34 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,644 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,352 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,360 ft
- TrailRank
-
87
5
- Min elevation
- 334 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- 6 hours 48 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1200
- Uploaded
- August 24, 2015
- Recorded
- August 2015
near Flanders, Connecticut (United States)
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Itinerary description
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⇐ Link to the previous stage: 120 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - CONNECTICUT - Section 5.2 - From Schaghticoke Mountain Campsite to the junction with CT-55
⇒ Link to the next stage: 122 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - CONNECTICUT - Section 3.2 and 4.1 - From River Road, Kent, to Guinea Brook, Pine Knob and West Cornwall Rd
Section 4.1 and 5.2 of the Appalachian Trail , north to south, in the state of Connecticut. The march begins at the parking lot located on the River Road, almost at the foot of the Saint Johns Ledges (mile 1,471.8 from Springer, Georgia), and ends at the Schaghticoke Mountain Campsite, already in section 5 (mile 1,463, 9).
The trail has several steep and rocky climbs, although they are well stepped, offering great views of the entire valley of the Housatonic River and surrounding mountains.
The first of the climbs with which we are, is that of Saint Johns Ledges.
In it, the path passes through the top of this rocky ledge, and to get to this point, it uses more than 90 large rocks, installed as rungs by an AMC team from the White Mountains, replacing an old track that was very eroded. The view dominates the Housatonic valley and the city of Kent.
Shortly after is the Caleb's Peak (1160 feet), which also offers stunning views, from an area of rock clear of trees.
From that point, begins a descent, of less than a mile, to Skiff Mountain Road, followed by a tour of the top of the rocky ledge, which also has several beautiful viewpoints to the south and east of the Valley.
Close to CT-341, at whose junction officially begins section 5 of the AT in Connecticut, the trail crosses the Macedonia River through a simple bridge of logs, then starting a steep climb to the Mountain Something (1190 feet). On the climb, about 200 feet away from the trail, is the Shelter Mt. Algo Shelter.
After crossing the Thayer Brook, a new climb begins to reach the highest point of the route (1403 feet), with beautiful views from the shelves. Shortly after, the trail arrives at a free camping area, called Schaghticoke Mountain Campsite, where a small nearby stream provides water. A toilet is installed in the camping area.
It is necessary to remember that in the whole state of Connecticut it is forbidden to light fires in the mountain, being necessary the use of small infernillos to heat water and food.
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Trail crosses top of Saint Johns Ledges. North of the overlook, the ledges are traversed by means of 90 rocks steps installed by an AMC Trail crew from the White Mountains, replacing an eroded old trail. The view overlooks the Housatonic Valley, and the town of Kent.
Waypoints
Car park
437 ft
Estacionamiento situado al inicio del sendero, en el cruce del AT y la River Road, casi al pie del St. Johns Ledges
Parking located at the beginning of the trail, at the junction of the AT and River Road, almost at the foot of St. Johns Ledges
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Photo
920 ft
La subida hacia el St. Johns Ledges es rocosa y empinada
The climb up to the St. Johns Ledges is rocky and steep. In little more than half a mile (one kilometer), the path ascends almost 500 feet. These cliff areas, whose name comes from its former owner, in the eighteenth century, Timothy St. Johns, are frequently used for instruction in rock climbing. To reach the rocky outcrop of St. Johns, the trail uses more than 90 large rocks, installed as rungs by an AMC team from the White Mountains, replacing an old track that was heavily eroded. ---- These rock cliffs, named after an eighteenth-century owner, Timothy St. Johns, are used frequently for rock-climbing instruction. Trail crosses top of Saint Johns Ledges. North of the overlook, the ledges are traversed by means of 90 rocks steps installed by an AMC Trail crew from the White Mountains, replacing an old trail. [Appalachian Trail Guide Massachusetts-Connecticut - 2014. Appalachian Trail Conservancy]
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Panorama
997 ft
Panorámica desde el St. Johns Ledges, con vistas del Flanders Mt., del Kent Mt., del St. Johns Peak y otros
Panoramic from St. Johns Ledges, with views of Mt. Flanders, Kent Mt., St. Johns Peak and others. The view dominates the Housatonic Valley and the city of Kent.
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Panorama
1,124 ft
Caleb´s Peak (1160 pies) y vista panorámica
Caleb´s Peak (1160 pies) y vista panorámica
Panorama
351 ft
Pequeño puente sobre el Macedonia Brook y zona de hierba, antes de alcanzar la Connecticut 341 - Schaghticoke Road, Kent.
Small log bridge over the Macedonia Brook and grassy area, before reaching the Connecticut 341 - Schaghticoke Road, Kent. Limit of sections 4 and 5 of the AT in Connecticut.
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Wilderness hut
Summit
Panorama
1,004 ft
Bonita vista llegando casi al Schaghticoke Mountain Campsite
Bonita vista llegando casi al Schaghticoke Mountain Campsite
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