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JULY

Sat. July 6 - Paddle Pachaug River.  Meet at Boat Launch across the street from entrance into Pachaug Forest at 10am.  Level: Easy.  Leader: Mandy Brink - trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426.  I have extra kayaks if you'd like to paddle but need a kayak.  Rain cancels.

Tues. - Wed. July 9-10 - Backpack to Bourn Pond, Sunderland, VT. An approximately 3 mile moderate hike along the Branch Pond Trail into the Bourn Pond Tenting Area. Spend the evening around the campfire sharing stories and listening for the loons. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880.

Sat. July 20 Farmington River Paddle - Meet at launch site off Old Farms Rd.off Rte. 10. Meet 8:00 we will stage cars at Curtiss Park for take out. Lunch/snack at Sycamore Tree. Easy paddle approx. 12 miles. L. Carol A. Langley 860-385-3891
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Fri. July 26 - Sun. July 28 - 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.  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

Wed. July 31 Burr Pond S.P. Torrington Meet 9:00 launch site. We will hike around the pond 3.5 miles then paddle Burr Pond - option to also take a swim. L. Carol A. Langley 860-385-3981 call or text
AUGUST

Sun. Aug 4 -Sunnybrook Park - Torrington, Meet 8:00 New Field Rd. look for Stone Pillards. Plan to hike 5-6 miles. L. Carol A. Langley 860-385-3981 call or text

Wed. Aug 7 - One day walk through on the Long Trail with a couple of GMC Field staff.  If you'd like to attend, please contact Joe Conaci for detail.  jconcaci@hotmail.com

Sat.  Aug 10 - Trail Magic - We will be providing trail magic where the Long Trail / Appalachian Trail crosses Kelly Stand Road (a little south of Stratton Mtn.). We'll set up some tables and hand out fruit, snacks, zip-loc bags, and whatever else we think thru-hikers would like. This usually lasts from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. For more information contact Dennis Himes: dennis@cookhimes.us; 860-335-5672.

Sat. Aug 24 - Paddle to Enders Island to see the dahlias.  Meet at YMCA in Mystic at 10am.  Bring a lunch to eat on the island before paddling back.  Level:  Easy.  Leader: Mandy Brink: trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426.  I have extra kayaks if you'd like to come and need a kayak.  Rain cancels.

SEPTEMBER


Sun. Sept 8 - Wed. Sept 11 - Long Trail Backpack from US Route 4 northbound to VT Route 125/Middlebury Gap. Approx. 30 miles, four days. Option for shorter treks (10 or 20 miles) starting or ending at VT Route 73/Brandon Gap. Must be self-sufficient. Level: Difficult. Contact leader for details: Jim Robertson, jrobert685@aol.com, 860-918-0964 cell, 860-633-7279 home

Mon.- Tues. Sept. 16-17. Backpack to Bourn Pond, Sunderland, VT. A 3 mile moderate hike along the Branch Pond Trail into the Bourn Pond Tenting Area. Spend the evening around the campfire sharing stories and listening for the loons. Rescheduled from July's rain-out. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880.

Tues. Sept. 17 Full Harvest Moon - Sleeping Giant S.P. We will meet at the Todd Rd. R&T parking. 5:30 Moon should be up around 7:00. There will also be a partial eclipse of the Moon at 10:44 p.m. which we will not stay for. L. Carol A. Langley 860-385-3981 Co-L. Jen Ernst Hope you can join us.

Fri. Sept. 20 - Sun. Sept. 22 - 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.  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. Sept 28 - Day hike at Topsmead State Forest in Litchfield with plans to hopefully tour the cottage on the property.  Meet at the Chase Street parking lot off of Buell St at 10am.  Plans to hike the grounds (4-5 miles of loop trails), tour the cottage and have a picnic lunch together.  Level: Easy.  Leader: Mandy Brink - trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426

Monday Sept 30 -Tues Oct 1. Meet at the Mt Misery parking area at 2pm to hike into the dry Reservoir Lean to.  Very relaxed time around the campfire and plan to hike out in the morning.  Level: Easy.  If you can't come that early, feel free to hike in any time to join us.  It's an easy walk in, about a mile.  Leader: Mandy Brink - trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426.
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