This one is planted for the Red Bird so that she and mom can have the
exact same number. It's dedicated to everyone who needs one more to
"Catch up" with the rest of your friends.
Catch Up Letterbox
Brooklyn, CT
Rating:Very easy, one very small hill.
Good for any age from 5-75.
Need compass for one reading.
Time:15 minutes round trip
Directions: From route 6 or 169 in Brooklyn center, take road in front
of Town Hall and Heirloom Antiques. (Wolf Den Road) The Green will be on
your left. After passing Costello Dr. on your right, turn on your left
signal. The Extension Service is right there. Park in the rear.
The metal gate marked "Stewiship Forest" is your starting point.
Walk on Road straight behind it.
Before the field take road at 250' to the right.
At the T with another road continue on the same straight path.
You will go up a hill. The field and wall will be on your left.
Then white pines on your right.
Watch for stone walls which are history of a cattle farm.
When the stone walls on your left form a T, start looking for an opening
in the wall.
Count 18 single foot falls to another break.
10 Guards will be watching over your prize in the wall.
Unfortunately the map origionally made for this area are no longer
valid, so you must turn around and trace your steps back to your
vehicle.