Join Dan, in coalition with the Francis Small Heritage Trust, for a moderately strenuous hike to Devil's Den, where we will not only enjoy spectacular views but also learn a little about the history and nature of this place. We will ascend using the 0.7 mile Devil's Den Trail that was newly developed by FSHT during the spring of 2024. This trail is relatively easy but moderately steep in places. This is a beautiful walk in the woods, passing stone walls of the 1800s through slopes that were once all open pasturelands. At the spectacular Ledges view point, we will pause to enjoy the colorful fall foliage over nearby hills and across Colcord Pond. We will investigate the Devil’s Cart Way and consider the hardy visitors who made their ways here more than a century ago. Hikers will also have an opportunity to enter the Kamys Cabin at Devil's Den, and to enjoy views to the north and east from the front deck. We will then visit the Pearl-Brooks Cemetery nearby. Descending, we will walk the Snake Road. (Contrary to the name, there is no abundance of snakes here!) On the way down, we will visit the cellar hole of the Pearl family homestead. Directions: Driving to the FSHT Devils Den parking area: From Route 160 Ice Cream in South Hiram, drive north on Rt 160 (Brownfield Road) for almost 3 miles. Turn left onto Porterfiield Road and drive northward for 1.4 miles. A short distance beyond the junction with Spec Pond Road, turn left onto Norton Hill Road. Continue on Norton Hill Road for another 1.4 miles to a 4-way intersection. Norton Hill Road turns to the right, but go straight through the intersection onto Moody Road and continue westward. At about a half mile on Moody Road, the entrance to the Devil’s Den parking area will be on your left, with a sign pointing to it on the right side of the road.