October 2016
Sat: Oct 1 - Day hike the Nehantic Trail from Green Falls to Mt Misery. Meet at Green Falls State Park at 9am. 7.5 miles. Level: Easy. Leader Mandy Brink @trekeragb@sbcglobal.net
Fri-Sat Oct 7-8 - Backpack. Upper Goose Pond, MA AT. Hike into Upper Goose Pond to camp for the night. Stay at cabin or tent out back. Take a paddle in the canoe, take a dip, enjoy the quiet and peaceful setting. Hike out on Saturday. Approx. 9 miles total. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com.
Fri:Oct 14-Sun:Oct 16 -Trail Maintenance weekend at Kid Gore Shelter. Contact:Mike Shaw, msshaw2@mail.com Level: Moderate
Fri:Oct 28-Sun: Oct 30 -Trail Maintenance weekend at Story Springs Shelter. Contact Mike Shaw for details. msshaw2@mail.com Level: Moderate
Sat: Oct 29 Farmington River Walk- Meet 8:00 Rte. 4 Parking Lot just over Bridge. Walk to La Salle Market for hot coffee, tea, chocolate @ muffin. 5-6 miles Carol A. Langley cosmical14@yahoo.com 8860-877-4449 Level: Easy
Sun: Oct 30 Heublein Tower Hike, West Hartford/Bloomfield. It's almost Halloween, so the Great Pumpkin may return. Feel free to wear a costume or bring Fall-themed snacks to share. Meet at parking lot to northeast of Reservoir Number 6 near water pumping station at 9:30 am. Hike 5-6 miles. Easy/moderate terrain. Dogs on leashes welcome. Last day that the Tower and observation floor are open for the season. Jim Robertson, jrobert685@aol.com, rober2je@westinghouse.com, 860-633-7279 home, 860-519-8310 mobile
November 2016
Sun: Nov 6 Tunxis Trail Hike. Rt 219 to Satan's Kingdom Road. 7.7 miles. Level: Moderate. Dave Wells, dwellshiker@earthlink.net, 413-789-1097 home
Sat-Sun: Nov 12 - 13. Almost Full Moon Campout [POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2017]
Sun Nov 13: Day Hike at Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. Meet at the parking area on Foxtown Road near the bridge and waterfall at 9:30. We'll hike loop trails for approx. 6-7 miles. Easy/moderate. Contact leader for more details. Jim Robertson, jrobert685@aol.com, rober2je@westinghouse.com, 860-633-7279 home, 860-519-8310 mobile
Sat: Nov 19 : Nipmuck Trail in Ashford, from Barlow Mill Road to Iron Mine Lane, through Yale Forest and Natchaug S.F. Arrive at 9:00 at Iron Mine Lane. for car spot. 7.8 miles. Level: Moderate with some Difficult sections. Contact Dennis Himes dennis@cookhimes.us.
Sun: Nov 20 Day Hike The Tillinghast Pond Trail System in West Greenwich, RI. 8 miles, level:easy. Ponds, cellar holes, historic cemeteries - start time 9:00 Leader Don Hagstrom - Aprilfools1978@att.net - 860-621-3453
Sat: Nov 26 Annual Turkey Trot/McLean Refuge Meet main entrance off rte. 10/202 9:30. Plan to hike 6-8 miles.L. Carol A. Langley cosmical14@yahoo.com 860-877-4449 Level: Easy-Moderate
Sun: Nov 27 Land Preserve Hikes in North Stonington. Hike the Avonlea Land Preserve on Rte 201 followed by a hike to the former Girl Scout Camp Coit on Grindstone Hill Rd. 4-5 miles. Level Easy. Meet at Mandy's house at 9:30 am. Contact Mandy Brink@trekeragb@sbcglobal.net
December 2016
Sat: Dec 3 - Day Hike. Natchaug Trail, Hampton. James L. Goodwin Conservation Center north to Lyon Memorial Park. 7.7 miles. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com.
Sun: Dec 11 Mt. Tom Reservation, Holyoke, MA. Loop hike from Lake Bray on reservation trails as well as the New England Trail (formerly M & M Trail.) Some nice views. 6-8 miles. Level: Moderate. Dave Wells, dwellshiker@earthlink.net, 413-789-1097 home.
Fri.Dec. 16- Sun. Dec. 18 6th Annual Winter Weekend - Northwest Cabin, Salisbury, CT. Plan to hike in on Fri. from Under Mountain Trail. Sat. hiking 8-10 or snowshoe if we have snow. Cost $80 which will be shared.L. Carol A. Langley 860-877-4449 cosmical14@yahoo.com Level: Moderate
Sun: Dec 18 Day hike - Vin Gormley Trail in Charlestown, RI. Trailhead is in the Burlingame State Park. 8 1/2 miles, level:easy, start time 9:00 Leader - Don Hagstrom, Aprilfools1978@att.net - 860-621-3453
Sun: Dec 25 - Merry Christmas to one and all. May your stockings be filled with great outdoor gear.
Sun. Jan. 1 Annual New Year's Day Hike Details will follow. Carol A. Langley
