Winter Wonder Blue-Blazed Challenge
- Date Mon 1st December 2025 - Sat 14th March 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Winter Wonder Blue-Blazed Challenge, taking place from December 1, 2025, to March 14, 2026, in the beautiful Rockfall area of the Lower Connecticut River Valley! This unique event invites outdoor enthusiasts to support the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) while exploring the stunning Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails across eight picturesque Connecticut counties.
Choose from a variety of hiking routes tailored to different skill levels, ranging from the challenging 11-mile Mohawk to Housatonic State Forest trek to the easier 3.5-mile Risley Reservoir Loop. Participants who log at least one hike will receive a special CFPA camp mug, while the fastest hiker to complete all routes will win a gift certificate! Discover breathtaking frozen waterfalls, tranquil vistas, and wildlife tracks as you embrace the beauty of winter. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and fellow adventurers—gear up for an unforgettable season of exploration!
Choose from a variety of hiking routes tailored to different skill levels, ranging from the challenging 11-mile Mohawk to Housatonic State Forest trek to the easier 3.5-mile Risley Reservoir Loop. Participants who log at least one hike will receive a special CFPA camp mug, while the fastest hiker to complete all routes will win a gift certificate! Discover breathtaking frozen waterfalls, tranquil vistas, and wildlife tracks as you embrace the beauty of winter. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and fellow adventurers—gear up for an unforgettable season of exploration!
Organiser's Description
Support CFPA's care for the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails and Connecticut's woodlands while you discover the diverse landscapes of EIGHT hikes in EIGHT Connecticut counties--each featuring a Blue-Blazed hiking route designed to captivate your senses.
Whether youre a seasoned hiker or new to winter adventures, these trails offer something for every skill level. Along the way, uncover hidden gems: frozen waterfalls, quiet vistas, wildlife tracks, and sweeping views revealed only in the colder months.
Every participant who logs at least one hike will receive a special CFPA camp mug that clips right onto your pack! The participant who completes all routes listed with the fastest accumulated times for each route wins a gift certificate.
The adventure begins on the Winter Solstice and wraps up on the Spring SolsticeDecember 21 through March 20. Gear up for an unforgettable season of exploration, and join us for scheduled group hikes offered on the challenging Blue-Blazed routes found below:
1. Hartford County Castle Craig East & West Peak Loop 6.3 miles https://www.strava.com/routes/3424753677028387358 Level: hard.
2. New Haven County Regicides Trail 4.6 https://www.strava.com/routes/3424764415560060446 Level: easy
3. Middlesex County Higby Mountain Out & Back 5.6 https://www.strava.com/routes/3424768821952272926 Level: moderate
4. Tolland County Risley Reservoir Loop 3.5 https://www.strava.com/routes/3424837249403029500 Level: easy
5. New London County Pequot Trail -Out & Back 6 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3437110365570100224 Level: moderate
6. Windham County Pine Acres Pond Loop (Goodwin State Forest loop) 5.5 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3436737152186243162 Level: moderate
7. Fairfield County Aspetuck Trail into Huntington Woods 5.6 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3436740129122160066 Level: Moderate
8. Litchfield County Mohawk to Housatonic State Forest 11 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3436742221197716404 Level: Hard
Participants will have to record each hike on a GPS app of your choice and send to [email protected].
Join others for a scheduled hike on these routes here at https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/
Whether youre a seasoned hiker or new to winter adventures, these trails offer something for every skill level. Along the way, uncover hidden gems: frozen waterfalls, quiet vistas, wildlife tracks, and sweeping views revealed only in the colder months.
Every participant who logs at least one hike will receive a special CFPA camp mug that clips right onto your pack! The participant who completes all routes listed with the fastest accumulated times for each route wins a gift certificate.
The adventure begins on the Winter Solstice and wraps up on the Spring SolsticeDecember 21 through March 20. Gear up for an unforgettable season of exploration, and join us for scheduled group hikes offered on the challenging Blue-Blazed routes found below:
1. Hartford County Castle Craig East & West Peak Loop 6.3 miles https://www.strava.com/routes/3424753677028387358 Level: hard.
2. New Haven County Regicides Trail 4.6 https://www.strava.com/routes/3424764415560060446 Level: easy
3. Middlesex County Higby Mountain Out & Back 5.6 https://www.strava.com/routes/3424768821952272926 Level: moderate
4. Tolland County Risley Reservoir Loop 3.5 https://www.strava.com/routes/3424837249403029500 Level: easy
5. New London County Pequot Trail -Out & Back 6 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3437110365570100224 Level: moderate
6. Windham County Pine Acres Pond Loop (Goodwin State Forest loop) 5.5 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3436737152186243162 Level: moderate
7. Fairfield County Aspetuck Trail into Huntington Woods 5.6 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3436740129122160066 Level: Moderate
8. Litchfield County Mohawk to Housatonic State Forest 11 miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3436742221197716404 Level: Hard
Participants will have to record each hike on a GPS app of your choice and send to [email protected].
Join others for a scheduled hike on these routes here at https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/
Races
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Winter Wonder Blue-Blazed Challenge
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Camp Mug
$43.40
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