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A TERRIFIC AUTUMN VIEW FROM THE LITTLE-KNOWN SOUTH HANG GLIDER LAUNCH @Mt Ascutney SP

A short hike on a little-known and hardly-used trail to Ascutney’s South Peak and a terrific view.  It’s a unique opportunity to see the countryside and the foliage from a whole new perspective.  Meet the Park Interpreter in the parking lot at the top of the toll road.  A hike with no elevation gain, about 0.6  mi round trip.

 

THE CRYSTAL CASCADE ON THE WEATHERSFIELD TRAIL: THE FOLIAGE VIEW FROM THE BOTTOM @ Mt Ascutney SP

Hike and explore the old Weathersfield Trail to the base of the Crystal  Cascade Falls.  There are two brook crossings with opportunities to take photos of floating fall leaves.  Even without a full cascade of water, a view from the bottom of the 70’ sheer drop of the falls is a treat. The trail then makes a very short but tricky rise up the side to the top of the falls.  We will return to the parking lot on the well-known Weathersfield Trail. A circular hike of about 2 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Weathersfield Trailhead at 12:30pm.

 

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