Appalachian Trail Hiking Map, West Cornwall Road to River Road

This leg of the hike begins at the marshes on the south side of West Cornwall Rd. There is a log footbridge spanning the small stream that drains the marsh. The ridges provide a few scenic views and the stream crossings follow scenic gulleys and gorges. There are two side trails accessing RT 7 from below the ridges. The first is Pine Knob Loop and the other is Breadloaf Mountain Trail. Once reaching the Housatonic River, there are miles of hiking along a fly-fisherman's paradise. This is the River Road section of the Appalachian Trail, but the road has long faded away. The only thing that remains is a single-file footpath with riverbank access to the Housatonic. There are camping areas located along the Housatonic on the next map to the south that make perfect fishing camps.