Hiking the Farmington Memorial Town Forest

On Sunday October 5th, the Farmington Land Trust sponsored its last Stroll on the Land this season, with a hike through the Farmington Memorial Town Forest led by Eagle Scout Will Sanford. More than 20 adults and children turned out for this event on Sunday afternoon and it was a perfect day for hiking in the woods.

Will knows the terrain better than most. Will, 17, a Dean’s List student at Avon Old Farms School, has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 68 for the past 8 years. In 2012 Will began planning his Eagle Scout Service Project. One of his goals was to raise awareness and use of the town forest. He led a group of volunteers in the construction of two kiosks at the Plainville Avenue and Red Oak Hill entrances to the forest. He rerouted a trail away from residential areas and reblazed three major trials through the forest. He also created a new trail map which can be found on the kiosks. The project was completed on June 1, 2014. Our thanks to Will for an informative and fun afternoon for all!

The Farmington Memorial Town Forest, established in 1926 to honor the men and women who served in World War 1, consists of 266 acres. The land is open to the public for passive recreation such as hiking and bird watching.