04/24/2026
Congratulations, Hikers, for completing a rigorous four-mile hike, 340 feet of elevation change, through the Preserve. The weather was overcast, not nearly as warm as earlier in the week, and a perfect temperature for hiking. They began their hike at the West Preserve Parking area and followed the Red trail. Along the way, they stopped briefly at the Suellen Kozey McGuin Memorial. From there, they headed down to the end of Pequot Swamp Pond, then back along the Blue trail to the Yellow trail and back to Essex Meadows.
'For hiking is one of those things that you can only do when you have the determination in you." Unknown