Mamma Bear and those Teenage cubs are at it again. A
new letterbox, "Osprey Letterbox" has been planted at
Mansfield Hollow State Park. It was placed 09/02/01 by
kayak. (But can also be reached by foot.) Located in
the State of CT, Tolland County and in Mansfield
Center we are adding to the already generous allotment
of letterboxes in the area.


Osprey Letterbox

A letterbox at Mansfield Hollow State Park that can be
reached by kayak or by foot. Inspired by a
breathtaking view in this part of the lake. Of an
adult osprey fishing seen from kayak. No Osprey
guaranteed on your visit, but Im willing to wager
that youll enjoy this special spot.

By Kayak:

Launch kayak or canoe at the Boat Launch area. Go
underneath Bassetts Bridge Road via the tubes to the
right of the boat launch area.
Heat SE to the opposite shore.
Then travel southwards along far side of the lake
towards the dam.
Pass by an inlet on the left (good to explore later).
Maintain southerly direction, pass beneath
high-tension power lines.
Pass by a second inlet on the left (also good to
explore later).
Straight ahead youll see a knoll with majestic white
pines towering above a rocky shore.
Pull in kayaks here and climb to the top of the knoll.
At the Northernmost tip of the knoll is a large white
pine.
The prize is at the west side of the pine at its base.
You may then pursue Lone Goose, Kayaking
Letterbox or Cormorant

By Foot:

The trail you seek is the very one where Drew Clan has
planted Trout Fishing in America, followed by In
Watermelon Sugar After you have stamped in the pink
book hoist your packs because your walk has only just
begun. The Blue Blazed trail is very clearly marked,
but many unmarked trails and old logging/farm roads
traverse these beautiful open woods. So pay attention
at turns. This area is also used by hunters in season
another reason to be careful.
The trail goes up. (While not a difficult trail it has
its ups and downs) and then passes to the right of a
red farmhouse and then a gray house. Continue, being
careful to stay on the trail.
Eventually the trail will jog left underneath the
power lines.
Some more ups and downs (or was it downs and ups?)
The trail will follow the edge of a cornfield on the
left and then turn right.
After some more downs and ups you will find yourself
climbing up the back of this beautiful knoll covered
with grass and scattered with large white pines. There
will be a three-sided view of the lake (location,
location, location),
At the Northernmost tip of this knoll is a large white
pine with a surprise hidden at the west side of its
base.


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