Great Pond, Simsbury – 4/8/2023

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Leader: Jon Ward starting at 8 am

156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury

Between Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd

Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road

An easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond where we will see waterfowl, shorebirds, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home.  Usually lasts about 3 hrs, but can leave at any time.  Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.  Bring a spotting scope if you have one.

https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Forests/Massacoe-State-Forest (Great Pond is a separate block of this forest)

Hiking map available online

Jon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com                860-416-3958