Wethersfield YRE
10 km (6.2 mi.)
January 2 - December 31, 2008
NE08/790987 YR813
AVA SPECIAL PROGRAM CLASSIFICATION(S):
- American Revolution
- Cemetery Stroll
- Walking Europe in the U.S.
- Native American Culture
- Railroad Heritage
FEES: Everyone is welcome to participate in this event.
- "A" award & IVV Credit N/A
- "B" award & IVV Credit $4.00
- IVV Credit $3.00
- Just walk free
TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS: Wethersfield includes 116 homes built before 1840, with a few dating back to the 17th century, plus a lovely cove off the Connecticut River, where a warehouse from the 1600s still stands. A picturesque cemetery with Native American mounds and graves is located at the center of town and the trail passes by an old railroad station, now housing the Narcissus Chocolate Café. Historical museums are located at the Webb-Deane-Stevens homes (site of an important meeting between George Washington and Rochambeau, leading to the conclusion of the Revolutionary War at Yorktown) on Main St. and at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.
TRAIL RATING: 1, suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
START POINT LOCATION & HOURS: Tim Hortons, 486 Silas Deane Hwy. (Rt. 99) (corner of Rt. 99 and Church St.). Tel.: 860-529-6577. Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk. Water and snacks are available.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE NORTH: Follow I-91 to exit 24. At end of ramp, turn left onto Rte. 99 (Silas Deane Highway) for about a block. Ramada Inn is on the right. FROM THE SOUTH: Follow I-91 to exit 24. At end of ramp, turn right onto Rte. 99, go under the highway and past the Texaco station. Ramada Inn is on the right.
PARKING: in restaurant parking lot
PETS: Must be leashed!
CONTACT: Lee West, (860) 721-1185 lfwest@sbcglobal.net