Old Cheney Railroad Hike - a WalkCT Family Ramble
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 11:20am
Where:
2 Main St, Manchester, CT
When:
Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Who:
Moderately paced and suitable for hikers young and old, families and singles.
Event Info:
Take a walk on the old Cheney Railroad. The Manchester Land Trust invites the public to explore this interesting reminder of the 19th and early 20th century, as well as to get some exercise. Hikers should plan for a one-and-a-half hour round trip, with easy but bumpy terrain. We will hike along the portion of the rail-trail owned by the Land Trust, and learn some history of the railroad, built by the Cheneys (of silk-mill fame) in 1869. There will be a small gift for each child who comes.
Questions may be directed to info@manchesterlandtrust.org or to Susan, trained Family Guide, 860-643-9776.
RAIN: Heavy rains cancel.
Directions:
Meet at the North End, behind Farr’s Sporting Goods, 2 Main Street. Park at the nearby shopping plaza or Eighth Utilities office building. From Hartford, take I-84 eastbound, Exit 62. Right off exit ramp onto Buckland Street. In 3/10 mile, take a left onto Tolland Turnpike. In 3/10 mile, stay straight as the road becomes North Main Street. In 1.1 mile, turn right onto Main Street. Cross the tracks, pass 2 Main Street, and park in the lot of the Eight Utilities Office, and walk back to 2 Main Street. Or park in the strip mall’s parking lot before crossing the tracks.
