New hiker friendly B&B near New England Trail

[1azarus]

Just thought i'd wake up this forum since I've become more interested in the NET lately. It actually runs through my littlish town of Wallingford CT, with the nearest trailhead 5 miles from my house. (drum roll) My wife and I just opened the Bell Tower B&B, find us on facebook or on airbnb. We'd like to encourage NET hiking, which is difficult because there are almost no allowed camping sites. We are trying to organize B&B's to shuttle and support the trail. ...so, hit me up if you want the special treatment deal with shuttles!!! Forgive me for the shameless self promotion.

[jeffmeh]

Best of luck with it!

[TJ aka Teej]

Good luck, 1azarus!

[gsingjane]

Hey, WELL done! Let's connect, we live right ON the NET in Guilford, and only about 1/3 of a mile from the Shoreline East station. I have offered before to shuttle folks to the terminus, or up the trail, so maybe we can get a little trail support thingie happening!

Jane

[1azarus]

Gsingjane you just got yourself an invitation to dinner!

[coach lou]

Is this the Mattabesett? I will google it!


Hi Laz & Jane!!!

[LIhikers]

Wow, Laz, Jane, and Lou in one thread, all people I've met in real life

[coach lou]

We hike to get out of here!!!!

[Just Tom]

I just picked up the NET trail map, a very timely posting! Good luck on the B&B!

[gsingjane]

Tom, I think you should be involved with this "NET tourism" effort too! You'd be great!

Jane

[Teacher & Snacktime]

Wow Laz, this is great news! I keep trying to plan hikes on the NET, but the lack of shelter or camping is a real obstacle. You'll be hearing from me next year! Congrats and good luck!

[1azarus]

great to see interest in the trail... I think I'm going to schedule a weekend "day hike the Wallingford NET section" with a barbecue at the Bell Tower B&B afterward to give our CT whiteblazers a chance to get together and talk about supporting the NET trail. will keep you all posted.

[Teacher & Snacktime]

That sounds really great, and I can assume it won't be during an ice storm so I should be able to make it

[1azarus]

Promote the New England Trail bbq

date set: October 15th (saturday), with a rain date of October 16th (sunday)

Meet at noon, and walk from the southernmost Wallingford trailhead at Howd Road, to a short side trail which comes out on Cliffside Drive -- the farthest north access point in Wallingford. Total distance around 7 miles. Nice views -- twice.

Then a late afternoon barbeque and brainstorming about the New England Trail at the Bell Tower B&B!!!

I will reach out to the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (they maintain the trail) and see if an authority figure from the Association wants to attend.

Please let me know/RSVP if you are interested. And anyone I know in Connecticut is strongly encouraged to come!

[Teacher & Snacktime]

Promote the New England Trail bbq

date set: October 15th (saturday), with a rain date of October 16th (sunday)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I'll be at Grayson Highlands on the 14th, and not back in New England until the 17th!

[1azarus]

just heard that the Connecticut Forest & Park Association Trails Stewardship Director will attend!

[gsingjane]

We will be there! Can't wait!

Jane

p.s. in the meantime... if you are walking the NET from the southern terminus and need assistance, or need a shuttle from the train station, PM me. Always glad to help!

[1azarus]

...Jane, you are right -- your train station is literally on the trail. perfect. and glad you and your son will make it.

[Just Bill]

Congrats! I hope it goes well for you and the missus.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Hey Laz, I remember you talking about this back in January, glad to hear that the project is complete!