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January 2025
Wed. Jan. 1 Annual New Year's walk. Meet 10:00 Savin Rock - Park at Jimmies. We will walk the boardwalk approx. 5 miles. L. Carol A. Langley 860-385-3981 call or text
Sat: Jan 11
Sun. 12 Jan.-Tues. 14 Jan. 2025 - GMC Bolton Lodge in Bolton Valley Vermont. Two nights, enclosed rustic cabin with wood stove, bunks for 8-10 people. Hike/ski/snowshoe on Bolton Valley Nordic trails. Cabin cost $142 total, divided evenly between the number of participants. Must also purchase a BV Nordic & Backcountry pass, typically about $25. Level: moderate to difficult. Contact leader for details. L. Jim Robertson jrobert685@aol.com, 860-918-0964 cell, 860-633-7279 home
Sat: Jan 18
Sun. Jan 19 - Day Hike. Hartman Park and Walbridge Woodlands, Lyme. We'll learn about the historical ruins in Hartman Park, then continue our hike south into Walbridge Woodlands. Approx. 5-6 miles. Level: Moderate. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880.
Sat: Jan 25 - Day hike Lowden Brook area of Pachaug State Forest. We will do a loop trail from the youth area and back. Meet at Youth area parking lot at 10am. Level: Easy. 3-4 miles. Snowshoes if there is snow. Leader: Mandy Brink: trekeragb56@gmail.com or 860-237-7426
Sun: Jan 26
February 2025
Sat: Feb 1
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Sat: Feb 8
Sun: Feb 9 - Pre-Super Bowl Hike or Snowshoe. Location TBD. Contact leader for details. Jim Robertson 860-918-0964 cell; email jrobert685@aol.com
Sat: Feb 15
Sun: Feb 16
Wed. Feb. 19 - Day Hike. Natchaug Trail, Eastford and Hampton. A loop hike beginning at the Nathaniel Lyon Memorial Park, hike south through the Beaverdam Marsh Area, then north on the CCC Trail. Approx. 6.5 miles. Level: Moderate. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com, 860-502-0880.
Sat: Feb 22
Sun: Feb 23
March 2025
Sat: March 1
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Sun: March 9
Wed. Mar 12-Thurs. Mar 13 - Stratton Pond Backpack. Depending on conditions snowshoe or hike 4-5 miles into Stratton Pond from Kelley Stand Road. Camp at Stratton Pond Shelter or the new Stratton View Shelter. Must be self-sufficient. Level: moderate to difficult. Contact leader for details. L. Jim Robertson jrobert685@aol.com, 860-918-0964 cell, 860-633-7279 home
Thurs Mar 13-Fri. Mar 14 - Grout Pond Hut, operated by Vermont Huts Association. Approx. one mile backpack in from parking area. Gas heat in cabin. Hut rental fee split evenly amongst participants. Level: Moderate. Contact leader for details. L. Jim Robertson jrobert685@aol.com, 860-918-0964 cell, 860-633-7279 home
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