Hike to Campbell Falls

About the Event

Join Erik Reardon, from the Housatonic Valley Association, for a visit to one of the most stunning scenic attractions in the Berkshires as part of the 23rd Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks! Straddling the border between Mass. and Conn., Campbell Falls is a 50-foot high waterfall on the Whiting River, which flows south to CT, where it meets the Blackberry River, a tributary of the Housatonic watershed. This hike will include a discussion of forest and land use history and connections to river and stream health in the Berkshires. The walk down to the falls follows a switchback trail that is at times steep and then continues on the 1-mile trail to Campbell Falls State Park in CT. Bring hiking poles if needed. 2 hours – 2 miles

Meet at the Campbell Falls Road trailhead in New Marlborough, MA (NOT the CT trailhead). From the center of New Marlborough, drive south on New Marlboro-Southfield Rd., which becomes Norfolk Road. After 6 miles, take a right onto Campbell Falls Road OR, From Norfolk, drive north on Rt 272-North St. *Pass the CT trailhead* and drive a bit further to the MA trailhead, to Campbell Falls Road on the left off of what is now Norfolk Road. GPS 42.045503, -73.232159

Wear hiking shoes, breathable fabrics or light clothing, and bring sunscreen and water.

Waiver

• I know that participation in this "Hike to Campbell Falls" is a potentially hazardous activity. I will not register and participate unless I am medically able and properly able. I agree to abide by any decision of any paddle leader as to my ability to safely complete the event. I assume all risks associated with this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, contact with water and/or potentially cold water, and effects of weather including condition of the river and the trail, all such risks being known and understood by me.
• Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting of my registration, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Housatonic Valley Association Employees, Board of Directors, Volunteers, and all Sponsors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes.
• I acknowledge and understand that Housatonic Valley Association, its Employees, Board of Directors, and Agents is/are committed to the exercise of due and reasonable care in the prevention and/or transmission of viral and bacterial illnesses, including but not limited to Coronavirus / Covid-19. However, Housatonic Valley Association cannot and does not guarantee that participants will not contract and/or transmit any particular viral or bacterial illness from or as a result of participation in Housatonic Valley Association's programs and/or activities.
• I also acknowledge and understand there is an incalculable degree of risk of contracting and/or transmitting viral and/or bacterial illness(es) that is inherent to participation in this event. I accept and assume that risk knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily. I therefore covenant agree that neither I, nor my child shall have any cause of action or make any claim or demand against Housatonic Valley Association, its Employees, Board of Directors, and Agents based upon, arising from or related to the contraction or transmission of Coronavirus / Covid19 or other viral or bacterial illness(es); and shall hold Housatonic Valley Association, its Employees, Board of Directors, and Agents harmless and indemnified from any and all liability and/or damages caused by, arising from or related to the same.

By registering for this event, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms stated above.

Host or Publisher Kelley Hall