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January 2016
Friday Jan 1 - New Year Day Hike. Meet at 10:00 am entrance to Rocky Neck State Park in Old Lyme. Hike 5 miles of trails, lunch at Pavilion, walk out along the beach. If inclement weather the hike will be held on Saturday, Jan 2. Leader Carol A Langley at cosmical14@yahoo.com. Activity level easy.
Saturday Jan 2
Sunday Jan 3 - Day Hike at Burlingame State Park in Rhode Island. We will be hiking the Vin Gormley Trail which is 8 miles. Level Easy. Start time 10am. Contact leaders for meeting place. Co-leaders: Patty Adams: pwaa.adams@gmail.com or Mandy Brink; trekeragb@sbcglobal.net
Saturday Jan 9
Sun. Jan 10 - White Memorial Hike/Snowshoe 5-6 miles. Meet 1:00 Main Parking near Museum. Pizza after hike. L: Carol A. Langley cosmical14@yahoo.com 860-877-4449 Easy
Saturday Jan 16
Sunday Jan 17 - Day Hike or Snowshoe. Bigelow Hollow State Park, Union. Mileage to be determined by trail conditions.Level: Moderate. Leader: Sarah O'Hare seohare7@yahoo.com.
Saturday Jan 23 - Wolf Full Moon - Meet 4:00 Jimmie's Rest. parking lot. Easy walk on paved path. Watch sunset and moon rise. Dinner after at Jimmie's. L: Carol A. Langley cosmical14@yahoo.com 860-877-4449
Sunday Jan 24
Friday Jan 29 to Sunday Jan 31 - Winter Weekend in the Catskills. Co-leaders Mandy Brink: trekeragb@sbcglobal.net or Jim Moore: jimmoore@acentech.com
February 2016
Saturday Feb 6 - Day Hike or Snowshoe. Upper Goose Pond, MA AT. Hike in to cabin for lunch on the porch then back. Approx. 5.5 miles. Level: Easy. Sarah O'Hare seohare7@yahoo.com
Sunday Feb 7 - Pre-Super Bowl 50 Hike. Location TBD. Jim Robertson 860-633-7279 home, 860-519-8310 cell, jrobert685@aol.com
Saturday Feb 13 - Sunday Feb 14 - Snowshoe Backpack - Location TBD. Call leader for details. Jim Robertson 860-633-7279 home, 860-519-8310 cell, jrobert685@aol.com
Sun. Feb 14 - Sleeping Giant Valentine Hike Meet 10:00 Main Entrance Wear something red & plan to hike the red trails. Weather will dictate miles. L. Carol A. Langley cosmical14@yahoo.com 860-877-4449 L: Moderate
Saturday Feb 20 - Chatfield Hollow part deux. It was cold in November, let's see how much colder it can be in February. Hike or snowshoe, 4-6 miles, bring lunch and a mug (leader will try to make hot chocolate). Meet 9:00 at main entrance off Rt. 80. Alina Badus, alina.badus@gmail.com. Level: moderate.
Sunday Feb 21
Saturday Feb 27 Sun. Feb 28 - McLean Refuge - Hike/Snowshoe 5-7 miles. Meet 10:00 Main Entrance off Rt. 10/202 in East Granby. Starbucks after activity. L. Carol A. Langley cosmical14@yahoo.com 860-877-4449 L. Easy-Moderate
March 2016
Saturday March 5 - Hammonasset Beach State Park. 3-8 miles, depending on weather and group, with virtually no elevation gain. Meet at 9:00 at nature center parking lot. Bring a swimsuit! Alina Badus, alina.badus@gmail.com. Level: easy.
Sunday March 6
Saturday March 12 Sunday March 13
Saturday March 12 - Sunday March 13 - Snowshoe Backpack - Location TBD. Call leader for details. Jim Robertson 860-633-7279 home, 860-519-8310 cell, jrobert685@aol.com
Saturday March 19 Sunday March 20
Saturday March 26 Sunday March 27 - Easter Sunday
Save the date;
Friday May 20-Monday May 23: New Hampshire AT Backpack, Route 25A to Franconia Notch. 35 miles including Mt. Moosilauke and the Kinsmans. Must be fully self-sustaining. Level difficult. Contact leaders: Mandy Brink, trekeragb@sbcglobal.net, or Jim Robertson 860-633-7279 home, 860-519-8310 cell, jrobert685@aol.com.
Friday May 27-Monday May 30: Memorial Day Peakbagging in New Hampshire. Options include Pemi Loop & Owl's Head, Crawford Notch, Osceolas and Carrigan and others. Base Camp/Backpack could include a stay at AMC hut. Contact Alina Badus if interested. Level; Difficult. Leader Alina Badus: alinabadus@gmail.com.
