Henry David Thoreau Footbridge Pedestrian bridge, Landscape structure


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Henry David Thoreau Footbridge is a 211 foot trail through Hidden Valley Preserve. Trail Info. Surface: wood; Other Info: Private, Open To Public Without Fee; Hiking Trails (5) 1. Quartz Mine Loop


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A quote from Henry David Thoreau comes to mind when you stand in the middle of a footbridge at Hidden Valley Preserve and look out across the Shepaug River as it ebbs and flows around.


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It's not surprising to hear that the Henry David Thoreau Footbridge is one of the most photographable structures in Connecticut. This 120-foot-long suspension bridge is a stunner, especially if you visit during fall. The bridge was built to allow pedestrians to cross the Shepaug River and offers incredible vistas. Look closely, and you'll see.


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Henry David Thoreau Footbridge Pedestrian bridge, Landscape structure

The Henry David Thoreau Footbridge is a stunning bridge in Washington, Connecticut. It was built in 2015 and has quickly become a favorite spot for locals and tourists. The bridge is a cross between a cable-stayed and a suspension bridge, with vertical suspender cables supporting the deck.


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The Henry David Thoreau footbridge, named for the 19th Century philosopher and author, is unlike any other in the state. Instagram/Peteyf2584 The 120-foot-long engineered suspension bridge is inscribed with quotes from the beloved author, whose love for nature is widely known. Instagram/Peteyf2584 Advertisement


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And then you have the Henry David Thoreau Footbridge in the Hidden Valley Preserve, a masterpiece in Washington, Conn., unlike any other woodland span in the state. The 120-foot-long engineered.


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Henry David Thoreau Footbridge Washington, CT This new pedestrian bridge in a western Connecticut nature preserve spans 134 feet over the Shepaug River, providing universal access to nature trails on the north side.


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Henry David Thoreau Footbridge | Washington. Henry David Thoreau statue at Walden Pond State Reservation Photo courtesy: AP / Steven Senne. This one isn't for anyone afraid of heights. The 134.


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The Henry David Thoreau Footbridge, named in tribute to an original American environmentalist, is a cable-stayed, mass timber suspension bridge across the Shepaug River in Northwestern Connecticut. This new bridge provides disabled visitors access to the preserve's previously inaccessible trail systems along the river's northern bank.


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A photo of the Henry David Thoreau Footbridge drew me to Hidden Valley Preserve. I could tell there were words etched into the rust-patinated, 2015-built bridge, so I commenced rock hopping on the Shepaug River for a view of the span in its entirety. At the foot of the bridge is a bench.


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Thoreau was a lifelong abolitionist, delivering lectures that attacked the fugitive slave law while praising the writings of Wendell Phillips and defending the abolitionist John Brown.


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This is a 134 foot suspension bridge hanging above the Shepaug River named in tribute to Henry David Thoreau. He was a philosopher, nature enthusiast, and advocate of hiking in the 1860s. Typically, this doesn't do much for me nor do I get into details of history but the bridge contained many of his quotes along the railings that spoke to me.


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Henry David Thoreau Footbridge (Hidden Valley Preserve) - Washington, CT In a world where I wasn't a parent, I would have paired my 4.5-mile hike at Macricostas Preserve for another short 2-mile hike at Hidden Valley Preserve (5 minutes away). After that, I would have wandered through a few of these small Connecticut towns.