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Litchfield County Connecticut Hiking Trails
Jessie Gerard
Trail
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Located within
Peoples State Forest, the 1.3 mile Jessie Gerard Trail begins at East
River Road with the right fork traveling through the old Indian Settlement
known as Barkhamsted Lighthouse and on to the Chaugham Lookouts. The left
fork of Jessie Gerard Trail climbs to the overlooks via 299 stone steps.
Continuing north, Jessie Gerard Trail passes between the Veeder Boulders to
the picnic area along Greenwoods Road.
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To reach Peoples State Forest
from Barkhamsted, travel along Route 318 across the steel bridge and
turn immediately to the left onto West River Road. Continue along West
River Road for about 1 miles. |
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