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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.
Sun. July 7
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 13
Sun. July 14
Sat. July 20
Sun July 21
AUGUST
Sat. Aug 3
Sun. Aug 4
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.
Sun. Aug 11
Sat. Aug 17
Sun. Aug 18
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.
Sun. Aug 25
Sat. Aug 31
SEPTEMBER
Sun. Sept 1 - Labor Day Weekend
Sat. Sept 7 -
Sun. Sept 8 - Wed. Sept 11 - Long Trail Backpack from US Route 4 northbound to VT Route 125/Brandon Gap. Approx. 30 miles, four days. Must be self-sufficient. Level: Difficult. Contact leader for details: Jim Robertson, jrobert685@aol.com, 860-918-0964 cell, 860-633-7279 home
Sat. Sept 14
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Sat. Sept 28
Sun. Sept 29