JULY 2020
Wed. July 8 - Evening paddle at Barn Island. Meet at Barn Island boat launch at 6pm. I have an extra kayak for anyone who may be interested. Leader: Mandy Brink - 860-237-7426 or trekeragb56@gmail.com/trekeragb@sbcglobal.net
Wed. July 8 - Scoville Recreation area, Wolcott. Meet at 9:30 am at parking area on Scoville Rd. Hike the trail, than paddle Scoville Reservoir. Leader: Carol Langley. 860-877-4449. Call or text.
Sat. July 11 - Mattabesset Trail. Meet at 9am at parking area on Higby Road. Hike 5 miles to Guida's Dairy for ice cream. Leader: Carol Langley. 860-877-4449. Call or text
Sun. 12 July - Mon. 13 July: [POSTPONED INDEFINITELY DUE TO MASS A.T. CAMPING PROHIBITION] Backpack on AT in Massachusetts from Lake Buel Road to Main Street, Tyringham. Overnight at Mt. Wilcox South or North Shelter. About 13 miles. Dates may change if AT restrictions on facility use are still in effect. Leader: Jim Robertson 860-633-7279 home, 860-918-0964 cell, jrobert685@aol.com
Sat. July 18 - Paddle Enders Island and surrounding Mystic River. Meet at 9am at the YMCA in Mystic. I have an extra kayak for anyone interested in kayaking who may not have a kayak. Level: Easy Leader: Mandy Brink - 860-237-7426 or trekeragb56@gmail.com/trekeragb@sbcglobal.net
AUGUST 2020
Sun. Aug 2. - Full Sturgeon Moon. Meet at 6pm at Jimmie's Restaurant in West Haven. Plan to walk along the beach and watch the sunset in the west and the moon rise in the east. Plan to have dinner at Jimmie's if open. Leader: Carol Langley - 860-877-4449. Call or text THIS ACTIVITY IS CANCELLED DO TO PENDING FINGER SURGERY
Mon. Aug 3 - Full moon paddle at Hopeville Pond. Meet at the boat launch at Hopeville Pond SP to enjoy being out on the full moon. I have 2 kayaks and a canoe if anyone wants to come and doesn't have a vessel. Leader: Mandy Brink - 860-237-7426 or trekeragb56@gmail.com/trekeragb@sbcglobal.net
Sat. Aug 8 - Quinnipiac River. Paddle and remove debris. Meet at 10am at the Apple Valley Bowl parking lot, Route 10, Plantsville. We will work to Route 322 in Southington. Bring work gloves and tools for cutting. Leader: Carol Langley- 860-877-4449. Call or text CANCELLED DUE TO LOW WATER CONDITIONS.
Fri Aug 21- Monday Aug 24: Backpack AT in Maine from Pleasant Pond to Bog Brook Road. 25 miles. Level: Difficult. Leader: Mandy Brink - 860-237-7426 or trekeragb56@gmail.com/trekeragb@sbcglobal.net
SEPTEMBER 2020
Sat. 12 Sept. -Hammonasset State Park. Grandparents hike. Meet at 10am at Middle Beach parking lot. Walk to Visitors Center to see exhibits. Lunch at the Pavilion and return to cars. Leader: Carol Langley - 860-877-4449 Call or text
Wed Sept 23 - Day hike Mashamoquet Brook State Park. 5.1 mile loop. Meet at 9am at the picnic area inside the park entrance off of Route 44. Level: Easy. Leader: Mandy Brink - 860-237-7426 or trekeragb@sbcglobal.net/trekeragb56@gmail.com
Sun. 27 Sept. - Day Hike. East Branch of the Nipmuck Trail, Mansfield. North Windham Road to Mansfield Historical Society. 7 miles. Ice cream at the UCONN Dairy Bar afterwards. Level: Moderate. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com.
