Jug End to the Housatonic River

I went with the Boy Scouts today on a short section hike.  We hiked from Jug End Rd. to the Housatonic River and back.  It was about 10 miles out and back.  The day started and ended with clouds, the sun did break through around mid-day.  Temps were in the low 30's to low 40's with about 4-6" of snow on the ground.  This section of trail is mostly flat, winding through mixed forest, farm fields, and swampy areas.  Over all it was a fairly easy hike today.  We stopped along the river and ate lunch before turning back and heading for the cars.

 The snow made the landscape much different than it normally would be.  The bridges and board walks were covered and sometimes tough to see.  There were also quite a few small trees and bushes that were bent over and blocking the trail with the weight of the snow on them.  It also made for some fantastic views along the fields and looking toward the mountains in the distance.

 I've been wanting to hike past the Shays Rebellion site for awhile now and it was nice to finally be there.  As I hike through many of these New England areas I think of all the history here.  What it must have been like to live back in those times. It is very interesting.