Nelsap CT

[skidmarks]

Started trying to ski the old CT ski hills last season. Got Page Park in first.

Next Stanly Park and Hartford Ski Club at Talcott Mt.
Today I skied Quarry Park

Which ones have you skied? http://www.nelsap.org/ct/ct.html

 

[MrMagic]

good man the one in east hartford, is nice and clear , large open slope wickham park

 

[severine]

Every year I'm tempted to ski Besse Park in Torrington. Probably will this year, provided they keep enough snow there.

 

[skidmarks]

good man the one in east hartford, is nice and clear , large open slope wickham park

I'll have to check it out! That new mountain (dump) they are building off 91 in Hartford looks good. All that's needed is a T-Bar.

 

[skidmarks]

good man the one in east hartford, is nice and clear , large open slope wickham park

I'm checking it out. Where in the park is the ski hill?

 

[Glenn]

There's an old hill in Cheshire I'd like to check out. I think they just used to have a rope tow there. Prospect is another one I'd like to check out.

 

[Chris Sullivan]

The one at the north end of the Barkhamsted Res. is the old Hartland ski trail. I hiked it for the first time this past summer and plan to ski it this year. There is an open cabin at the top with a fire place and a table and chairs. It is on state land and legal to be there. A lot of locals know about it but only the most motivated ski it because of the hike in. The trail is pretty steep and narrow with a couple of twist.

 

[pepperdawg]

I'm checking it out. Where in the park is the ski hill?

Ends behind the Marco Polo Lounge(towards the EH side)....

 

[bvibert]

The one at the north end of the Barkhamsted Res. is the old Hartland ski trail. I hiked it for the first time this past summer and plan to ski it this year. There is an open cabin at the top with a fire place and a table and chairs. It is on state land and legal to be there. A lot of locals know about it but only the most motivated ski it because of the hike in. The trail is pretty steep and narrow with a couple of twist.

Post back and let us know how it skis.

 

[wasupersoaker]

it doesnt sound like we are thinking of the same place on the reservoir. does the trail you are talking about lead right to the shore of the reservoir?

 

[Chris Sullivan]

No, It stops just above the Tunxis trail. It is on the east side of the reservoir To the right of RT20 heading to Hartland. It most likely is not the same trail. State land ends at the Tunxis trail, down hill from that is MDC (water company)

 

[skidmarks]

The one at the north end of the Barkhamsted Res. is the old Hartland ski trail. I hiked it for the first time this past summer and plan to ski it this year. There is an open cabin at the top with a fire place and a table and chairs. It is on state land and legal to be there. A lot of locals know about it but only the most motivated ski it because of the hike in. The trail is pretty steep and narrow with a couple of twist.

Is that in Tunxis State Forest or Pine Mt? I did some research; Tunxis Forest ski cabin was built by the CCC in 1937 is that where the ski trail is?

Thanks

 

[Chris Sullivan]

I'm not sure if that is the Pine mnt. cabin or not. If you email me at chris@skisundown.com I will give you direction to the best place to park and walk in from.

 

[carbonXshell]

good man the one in east hartford, is nice and clear , large open slope wickham park

I think 35 years ago they had a rope-tow there.

 

[skidmarks]

Hartland Ski Trail

Thanks Chris we found it yesterday

 

[Glenn]

Very cool vid Skid!

 

[severine]

Nice job on that vid!

 

[bvibert]

Looks like fun!

 

[snafu]

Ends behind the Marco Polo Lounge(towards the EH side)....

Its on Rte 44 (Burnside Ave) on the E Hartford - Manchester town line. Park on the side street between Marco Polo and the park. The hill's right there. Be prepared to deal with bunches of kids sledding on weekends/school vacations. I was there about 2 weeks ago just to warm up for a trip up north. There are more hills towards the Manchester side, hike up the hill and go past the cabin up on top, its a good size park.

 

[skidmarks]

Nelsaping while I can

I think 35 years ago they had a rope-tow there.

Sunday Morning at Wickham Park

Today we hit Page Park in Bristol much better conditions than last year's trip