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Hurd State Park, East Hampton,
CT
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Orienteering is finding
your way through unknown terrain by using a map and compass
Permanent control markers have been
placed at several locations within the park. Each location is
marked by two red (or orange) and white 4" square aluminum
signs which are attached to opposite sides of a tree about 1
to 2 feet above the ground level. Each marker has the control
number and a two-letter code. One can collect the letters to
prove that they found the control (since we haven't put the usual
punches at controls). One can practice Orienteering techniques
by locating these markers. They can be found one at a time while
hiking through the park. A set of the locations may be located
in sequence as is done at a local Orienteering event. |
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If a control is missing
or damaged, please report it to Gerard Weatherby (send
mail to Gerard).
For Orienteering information and
the complete maps of Hurd Park and other parks in Connecticut
contact:
N.E. Orienteering Club
Paul Pearson
30 Edgewood Drive
Enfield, CT 06082
860-745-7457
(send
mail to Paul). |
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Checkpoints
(Click on either image
for a larger version)
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© New
England Orienteering Club 1994
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Tips For Successful Orienteering:
- Orienteering is a great family
or group activity. But, if you go by yourself, tell someone where
you are going or leave a note on the inside windshield of your
car.
- "Orient" the map everytime
you look at it. That is, turn the map so that the map north arrow
points toward Magnetic North as shown by your compass.
- Have a plan in mind for which features
to follow to get to the control, such as a road, trail or stream.
- Hold the map in your hand with
your thumb firmly planted on your current location. Fold it up
to make this easier. When you next look at the map, it will be
easier to "locate" yourself.
- The controls are small, only four
inches square, and flat, so you may have to look carefully to
see some of them. In general, if you are at the feature described
in the "Control Descriptions" and you turn around in
a circle, you'll be able to spot it.
- Keep in mind that all maps are
drawn by people, not divine powers, so the mapper's decisions
on what to show and how to show it might not be the same as what
your decisions would have been. Do not be surprised if you come
across new features that are not shown on the map. Remember,
everything that's on the map is out there, but everything that's
out there may not be on the map.
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Special Thanks to:
Up North Orienteers |
