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**July**

Sat: July 2 - North/Middle/South Coves and Falls River in Essex. Put in at 9am. (Location TBD) 4-5 hrs. Dick Hart, 203-484-9925,ihike@sbcglobal.net.

Fri:July 7-Sun:July 9 - Backpacking trip in the Catskills, NY to do a section over Devil'S Path. Co-leaders Jim Moore: jmoore@acentech.com and Mandy Brink:trekeragb@sbcglobal.net.  Level: Difficult

Sat, July 9 - Kayak/Canoe the Shetucket River from Rt 302 in So Windham 7.75 miles and 3-3.5 hours to Rt 97 in Baltic. Put in at 9am.  Dick Hart,203-484-9925,ihike@sbcglobal.net.

Sat: July 16- Windsor Locks Canal River walk along the Connecticut River Meet 8:00 Canal Rd. parking in Suffield,CT. R/T 9 miles. Lunch by the river. L. Carol A. Langley 860-877-4449 cosmical14@yahoo.com Level: Easy-Moderate

Sun: July 24 - Kayak/canoe from the Mystic YMCA to the beautiful Enders Islands to check out the gardens.  Leave from the Mystic YMCA at 9am.  I have an extra kayak if anyone would like to use it.  Leader Mandy Brink: trekeragb@sbcglobal.net.  Level:  Easy

Sat: July 30 - Trail Magic in the Green Mountains 2016.  A GMC-sponsored event for Long Trail/Appalachian Trail hikers at road crossings in Vermont. Trail Magic Day is a great opportunity to represent the work of the Club, recruit members and volunteers, teach hikers about responsible trail use and Leave No Trace principles, and bring all of GMC’s sections together for a day of fun outside. Representatives from each of GMC’s 14 sections station themselves at LT trailheads and road crossings to provide information, company, or edible encouragement to thru- and day-hikers as they make their way along the trail.  We will set up on the Arlington-Stratton Road at Kelley Stand. May combine with Friday night trail magic at Story Spring Shelter. Contact leader for details.  Jim Robertson 860-633-7279 home, 860-519-8310 mobile, jrobert685@aol.com, rober2je@westinghouse.com


**August**

Sat: Aug 6-Farmington River Walk 7:30 & finish by 12:30 to beat the heat. Meet Rte. 4 parking lot just as you cross over the river. Will visit LaSalle Market & Deli. L. Carol A. Langley 860-877-4449 cosmical@14yahoo.com Level Easy

Sat, Aug 6 - Kayak/Canoe Whalebone and Selden Creeks and Seldon Neck Island. See wild rice marshes. Put in at Rt 148 in Lyme at 9am to catch incoming tide on trip back to launch site. Dick Hart, 203-484-9925, ihike@sbcglobal.net.

Tuesday Aug 9 - Paddle and picnic at Bluff Point.  Meet a Bluff Point at 5pm and bring a packed dinner to eat on an island off the Bluff.  I have an extra kayak if anyone is interested.  Leader: Mandy Brink. trekeragb@sbcglobal.net.  Level Easy

Fri, Aug 19-Sun, Aug 21 - Hiking weekend in the White Mts.  Day hike Saturday and Sunday, AT sections/Mt Garfield or Mt Kinsman area to be determined by group.  Level:  Difficult.  Contact Mandy Brink :trekeragb@sbcglobal.net

Sat: Aug 27 - End of summer paddle along the Mystic River.  Paddle pass the seaport, see the sites of summer and maybe even stop for lunch/ice cream.  Leave from Mystic YMCA at 9am.  Leader: Mandy Brink - trekeragb@sbcglobal.net.  I have an extra kayak if anyone would like to borrow it.  Level: Easy

**September**

Sat: Sept 3 - Land Preserve Hikes in North Stonington.  Hike the Avonlea land preserve on Route 201 followed by a hike to the former Girl Scout Camp Coit on Grindstone Hill Rd.  4-5 miles. Meet at Mandy's house at 9:30 am. Ice cream to follow at Buttonwood.  Leader:  Mandy Brink: trekeragb@sbcglobal.net Level  Easy

Sun: Sept 11 - Day Hike. Hartman Park, Lyme. Approx. 6.5 miles. Contact leader directly for meeting time and place. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com L. Moderate

Sat: Sept 24 Hudson River Bridge - Meet 7:30 to carpool from commuter lot rte. 10 Cheshire off I-691. Cross over the river and connect with other trails to walk/hike 7+miles. $5 parking fee. L. Carol A. Langley cosmical14@yahoo.com 860-877-4449 L. Easy
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