TA Report: MT Archer

Lyme Conservation Kiosk (Mt Archer Woods)

Date of Activity: 4 - 30 - 09
Trail Ambassador Name: Thom Lamourine
Trail Ambassador Email: thom@ectrr.com
Town: Lyme, CT
Location: Mt Archer Woods, Jewett Preserve, Eno Preserve
Trail(s) Ridden: White
How did you use the trail: Mountain Biking
What was the time of day: 1:30 - 3:00
Duration (Hours): 1 1/2
Distance (Miles): 3.8
Condition of Trails(s): dry/ loose leafy/ FUN!!
Observations: plant life growing heavy!! greens starting to really appear. trails are getting better as more bike and foot traffic use it. Some minor stream crossings. great trail for a little romp in the woods.. also good to combine with Hartman park for an all day ride.

Looking down into the river valley

(Mt Archer Woods Side)

Looking back from river valley at historic foundations and walls (Mt Archer Woods Side)
This is the top of the climb looking back.. if you notice the angle it drops on the left.

Notes/info:.. PLEASE stay on white trail only if riding!!! There is actually 3 area's grouped together to make a nice 3 3/4 mile little trail around the summit of the mountain. Little bench at the "over look where you can see down into the valley a bit. Some nice climbs and down hills.

Maps and info can be had here... http://www.lymelandtrust.org/trails.html

The Over Look (Jewett Property Side)

Down the trail ( Jewett Property Side)