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FARMINGTON — A foliage walk on the Stone Soup Gardens trail is planned for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17.
The walk is free and open to the public. The trail is located at 482 Farmington Falls Road, on Oliver House property, a home operated by LEAP, Inc. The trailhead and parking area is at the end of a gravel driveway, across from Falls Road Veterinary Clinic and adjacent to Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Services.
The trail system offers two loops of approximately one-half mile each, which pass through hardwood and softwood forest, open fields and an orchard. Terrain is moderately sloping. Views extend west over the Sandy River Valley toward hills south of Farmington in the direction of Chesterville. Peak or near-peak foliage conditions are expected. Benches at the trailhead, and along the trail provide opportunities to take a break from walking, have a snack and enjoy the surroundings.
Following a welcome and orientation to the route at 1 p.m., walkers may proceed on their own, or may walk in the company of others. Walkers should bring drinking water, footwear for a pathway that can be slippery in spots in wet conditions and a snack if desired. CDC guidelines will be followed.Pets are not allowed.
Darryl Wood, executive director of LEAP; local outdoor writer Doug Dunlap; and Lisa Laflin, executive director of UWTVA will welcome walkers.
