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Sat: May 3 - Day Hike Northwest Park in Windsor. Meet at 10 am at the entrance on 145 Lang Road. Hike 4-5 miles. Level Easy. There are a variety of things to do afterwards including their Heritage Breed Farm and a Nature Center. Co- leaders Carol Langley: 860-385-3891 and Jenn Ernst: 860-919-7365 | Sat: May 3 - Day Hike Northwest Park in Windsor. Meet at 10 am at the entrance on 145 Lang Road. Hike 4-5 miles. Level Easy. There are a variety of things to do afterwards including their Heritage Breed Farm and a Nature Center. Co- leaders Carol Langley: 860-385-3891 and Jenn Ernst: 860-919-7365 | ||
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Mon: May 5 - Cinco de Mayo and 40x2 hike at Gay City State Park. Meet at Gay City State Park at 10am. Loop to be chosen by George Jackson, the birthday guy. 4-5 miles. Level: Easy. I will bring some salsa and chips to go along with a birthday cake to celebrate. Leader: Mandy Brink 860-237-7426 or trekeragb56@gmail.come | Mon: May 5 - Cinco de Mayo and 40x2 hike at Gay City State Park. Meet at Gay City State Park at 10am. Loop to be chosen by George Jackson, the birthday guy. 4-5 miles. Level: Easy. I will bring some salsa and chips to go along with a birthday cake to celebrate. Leader: Mandy Brink 860-237-7426 or trekeragb56@gmail.come | ||
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Mon, May 12 - Tues May 13 - Full Moon Backpack to Riga Shelter on the AT in Salisbury CT, via Lions Head Trail from Bunker Hill Road. About two miles each way. Level: Moderate. Contact leader for details. Jim Robertson, jrobert685@aol.com, 860-918-0964 mobile, 860-633-7279 home. | Mon, May 12 - Tues May 13 - Full Moon Backpack to Riga Shelter on the AT in Salisbury CT, via Lions Head Trail from Bunker Hill Road. About two miles each way. Level: Moderate. Contact leader for details. Jim Robertson, jrobert685@aol.com, 860-918-0964 mobile, 860-633-7279 home. | ||
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Wed: May 14 - Day Hike, Exeter, Rhode Island. A loop hike on the Tippecansett Trail, Hemlock Ledges Trail, and the Wildcat Spring Trail. Approx. 5.5 - 6 miles. Level: Moderate. As it is the end of hunting season all participants must wear a fluorescent orange vest or hat. Dogs must have orange on, too. We'll meet at Beach Pond/Rt. 165 just over the CT border in RI. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880. | Wed: May 14 - Day Hike, Exeter, Rhode Island. A loop hike on the Tippecansett Trail, Hemlock Ledges Trail, and the Wildcat Spring Trail. Approx. 5.5 - 6 miles. Level: Moderate. As it is the end of hunting season all participants must wear a fluorescent orange vest or hat. Dogs must have orange on, too. We'll meet at Beach Pond/Rt. 165 just over the CT border in RI. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880. | ||
- | Sat: May 17 | + | Sun: May 18 - Trail Maintenance - Walkthrough of our section to determine conditions and plan for 2025 trail work. Joe Conaci, jconaci@hotmail.com, 860-324-4930 |
- | Sun: May 18 | + | Fri. May 23 - Sun. May 25 - Trail Maintenance - Work trip to maintain our section of the Long Trail and associated shelters. Specific projects will vary, but may include clipping brush, clearing waterbars, cutting up blowdowns, and light carpentry. This post will be updated following our May 18th walkthrough. Volunteers are responsible for their meals, and we recommend bringing a tent. Reach out to Joe Conaci for more information; Joe Conaci, jconaci@hotmail.com, 860-324-4930 |
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Fri: June 6 - Tri-Town Hike in North Stonington. Meet at parking lot of Miller Road at 10am. Level: Moderate. Loop hike and mileage to be determined by group Leader: Mandy Brink: trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426 | Fri: June 6 - Tri-Town Hike in North Stonington. Meet at parking lot of Miller Road at 10am. Level: Moderate. Loop hike and mileage to be determined by group Leader: Mandy Brink: trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426 | ||
- | Sat: June 7 | + | Sat: June 7 - Sun. June 8 - Trail Maintenance - Work trip to maintain our section of the Long Trail and associated shelters. Specific projects will vary, but may include clipping brush, clearing waterbars, cutting up blowdowns, and light carpentry. Reach out to Joe Conaci for more information; Joe Conaci, jconaci@hotmail.com, 860-324-4930 |
Mon: June 9 - Kayak at Lake Waramaug State Park. Meet in Main Parking Lot at 11am. Location at 30 Lake Waramaug Road, New Preston CT. Beach is directly across from the street from parking area. Leader: Mandy Brink: trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426 | Mon: June 9 - Kayak at Lake Waramaug State Park. Meet in Main Parking Lot at 11am. Location at 30 Lake Waramaug Road, New Preston CT. Beach is directly across from the street from parking area. Leader: Mandy Brink: trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426 | ||
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+ | Fri. June 13 - Sun. June 15 - Trail Maintenance - Work trip to maintain the southern part of our section of the Long Trail. We will be based out of Kid Gore Shelter and will patrol for trail conditions from the summit of Glastenbury Mountain to the South Mountain Snowmobile Trail. Projects will include clipping brush, clearing waterbars, and cutting up blowdowns. Volunteers are responsible for their meals, and we recommend bringing a tent. Reach out to Joe Conaci for more information; Joe Conaci, jconaci@hotmail.com, 860-324-4930 | ||
Sat: June 14 - GMC Annual Meeting at Headquarters in Waterbury Center, Vermont. Morning meeting followed by lunch and hikes. For details, go to: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/members/annual-meeting/ | Sat: June 14 - GMC Annual Meeting at Headquarters in Waterbury Center, Vermont. Morning meeting followed by lunch and hikes. For details, go to: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/members/annual-meeting/ | ||
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Sun: June 15 - Father's Day | Sun: June 15 - Father's Day | ||
- | Fri: June 20 – Sun: June 22 – Young Members Ascutney camping trip. We will campout in the Upper Valley and day hike Mount Ascutney followed by ice cream at a local dairy farm. Costs for the campsite will be split among the participants and meals will be potluck style. Level: Moderate. Leader Joe Conaci - jconaci@hotmail.com or 860-324-4930. | + | Wed. June 18 - Day Hike. Mattabesett and Seven Falls Loop Trails, Middletown. Approx. 5 miles. Level: Moderate with a couple of rock scrambles. Leader: Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880. |
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+ | Fri: June 20 – Sun: June 22 – Young Members Ascutney camping trip. We will campout at Pillsbury State Park and day hike Mount Ascutney - followed by ice cream at a local dairy farm. Costs for the campsite will be split among the participants and meals will be potluck style. Level: Moderate. Leader Joe Conaci - jconaci@hotmail.com or 860-324-4930. | ||
Sat: June 21 | Sat: June 21 | ||
- | Sun: June 22 | + | Wed: June 25 -Kayak at Lake Waramaug State Park. Meet in Main Parking Lot at 11am. Location at 30 Lake Waramaug Road, New Preston CT. Beach is directly across from the street from parking area. Leader: Mandy Brink: trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426 (Rescheduled from June 9) |
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+ | Fri. June 27 - Sun. June 29 - Trail Maintenance - Work trip to maintain the northern part of our section of the Long Trail. The main tasks will include cutting up blowdowns and clearing waterbars. If time allows, we will work on new drainage projects. Volunteers are responsible for their meals, and we recommend bringing a tent. Reach out to Joe Conaci for more information; Joe Conaci, jconaci@hotmail.com, 860-324-4930 | ||
Sat: June 28 | Sat: June 28 | ||
Sun June 29 - Mon. June 30. Back by popular demand! Backpack to Bourne Pond, Sunderland, VT. A 2.5 - 3 mile hike along the Branch Pond Trail to Bourne Pond. As there is no shelter participants must supply their own tents. Level: Moderate. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880. | Sun June 29 - Mon. June 30. Back by popular demand! Backpack to Bourne Pond, Sunderland, VT. A 2.5 - 3 mile hike along the Branch Pond Trail to Bourne Pond. As there is no shelter participants must supply their own tents. Level: Moderate. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880. |