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A difficult place to visit in the snow and wet because actually getting to marker is a climb and the leaves can be slippery. It is harder going down than up. Most of the trail is flat except the last half plus mile to the top. I would highly recommend not going the route that is marked by the sign. It reads that it is .3 miles but it is closer to .6 or .7 and it is less impressive coming from that direction. If you take the longest route it is a nice walk and these is only one short, steep hill at the end to the marker. Take the first right after the old bridge that looks like a trail. Stay to your left. Don't wander into the field. Don't take the first left up the hill wait for the second one, it's further but the hill is much shorter. Lmk if these directions helped. It's a lovely piece of history and it is interesting to know how long it has been disputed where the actual boundary between the 3 states is located. The trail head info is worth a read. There is also a hidden...
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Picked a beautiful February day for a trail hike. As others have noted, the terrain can get very rocky. At this time of the year, despite 50° temps, there was still ice on some sections of the trail. Found the trail identifiers somewhat lacking and there are many non-identified off shoots from the main trails. Even sticking with the main trails, I got kind of turned around but with help from other hikers, finally made it to the tri-state marker. Once on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail, getting back to the starting point at Wallum Lake was pretty easy, though still around a 3 mile walk. Wear good, comfortable shoes. Bring water to stay hydrated. Expect to spend 2+ hours walking the roundtrip. If you get discombobulated like I did, 2+ hrs can easily turn into 4hrs. Also, hunting is allowed in RI even on Sunday. Don't forget your...
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Favorite destination for a short local hike. Approachable by trails from all three states - Airline trail to signed side trail in CT, Mid-state trail to side trail in MA (Douglas State Forest), and multiple trails from RI (Buck Hill Management Area).
Trails are not blazed, but the CT trail is signed at the junction with the Airline trail and easy to follow. Beginner warning, terrain is somewhat rocky. Won't trouble an experienced hiker, but if beware if you've never hiked before.
Tri-state border marker is a concrete post at the top of a short hill. No remarkable views, but great if you're a fan of geography and geographical highlights.
Possible loops include Airline trail to tri-state marker to Mid-State trail to Southern New England Trunkline Trail (which turns into the Airline trail at the MA/CT border),...
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