Posted By auntie on August 23, 2016

4.2 miles; Voluntown, CT

I went back today to one of my favorite local places. There’s not much water in the river, so the crossing, which can be hairy at times, was pretty tame. Otherwise it was an uneventful hike.

Moody and Beautiful

This stretch of the blue-blazed Narragansett Trail through the gorge is always an experience. It’s moody and beautiful and doesn’t seem like it’s even in southern New England.

Easy Crossing

Crossing the Green Fall River on this trail can be an adventure. I’ve done it when the water was raging through here, and when the rocks were covered in ice. Today it was a walk in the park, so to speak.

Peg Mill Shelter

I took a very brief detour off the trail to visit the Peg Mill backpacking shelter. It’s very tidy and organized. There’s even a broom inside.

Everything You’d Need

And hanging on the outside wall of the shelter is everything you’d need to cook a nice dinner!

My map of the entire Narragansett Trail is here. The section I hiked today was from Sand Hill Road to the State Line and back on Green Fall Road.

Categories: CFPA Trails, Connecticut, Walks and Hikes
Tags: 2–5 miles, CT, Voluntown CT