The Island is 600 acres and its trail system is in the process of
being re-marked and cleared. From what I have heard, a park
volunteer is doing most of the work. Trails are accessible from the
Event Site. .
The water trek around the island is approximately 5 miles and
well worth the trip with lots or flora and fauna to observe. There
are some nice areas for swimming, with sandy bottoms but there are
rocky and muddy areas too. We will be picnicking at Spring Ledge at
the listed event coordinates at 1:00 p.m. so plan your caching
wisely
Parking and launching are up for grabs. We have been using the
public launch at Deep River Landing (N41*23.725/ W072*25.594) which
is free for launching, not parking. There may be a $10.00 parking
fee. (we have not seen anyone there to collect the money) and have
been told, parking is free outside the boat launch at the train
station, which I use all the time.
There is also car top launching up river at the Hadlime Ferry on
the East side of the river. I have been told by LargeFry-CT that
Deep River will be holding a Muster on Main St. and he recommended
two alternate parking sites. GC19EYJ, A
"Ferry" small cache at the west ferry dock and
GC15BM9, Kayak/Canoe Launch- Pratt Cove
Preserve.
All food and drinks will have to be transported to the Island by
boat. Grilling space is limited and surely would be time consuming.
We would recommend grinders and cold dishes. The options are yours.
Please be careful when making the river crossing, the large fast
boats leave quite a wake.