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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 Farmington River Paddle - Meet at launch site off Old Farms Rd.off Rte. 10. Meet 8:00 we will stage cars at Curtiss Park for take out. Lunch/snack at Sycamore Tree. Easy paddle approx. 12 miles. L. Carol A. Langley 860-385-3891 call or text.
Sun July 21
Fri. July 26 - Sun. July 28 - Trail Maintenance - Work trip to maintain our section of the Long Trail and associated shelters. Specific projects will vary, but may include clipping brush, clearing waterbars, cutting up blowdowns, and light carpentry. Volunteers are responsible for their meals, and we recommend bringing a tent. Reach out to Joe Conaci for more information; Joe Conaci, jconaci@hotmail.com, 860-324-4930
Wed. July 31 Burr Pond S.P. Torrington Meet 9:00 launch site. We will hike around the pond 3.5 miles then paddle Burr Pond - option to also take a swim. L. Carol A. Langley 860-385-3981 call or text AUGUST
Sat. Aug 3
Sun. Aug 4 Sunnybrook Park - Torrington, Meet 8:00 New Field Rd. look for Stone Pillards. Plan to hike 5-6 miles. L. Carol A. Langley 860-385-3981 call or text
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/Middlebury Gap. Approx. 30 miles, four days. Option for shorter treks (10 or 20 miles) starting or ending at VT Route 73/Brandon Gap. 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
Sun. Sept 15
Fri. Sept. 20 - Sun. Sept. 22 - Trail Maintenance - Work trip to maintain our section of the Long Trail and associated shelters. Specific projects will vary, but may include clipping brush, clearing waterbars, cutting up blowdowns, and light carpentry. Volunteers are responsible for their meals, and we recommend bringing a tent. Reach out to Joe Conaci for more information; Joe Conaci, jconaci@hotmail.com, 860-324-4930
Sat. Sept 28
Sun. Sept 29
