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October 2016
Sat: Oct 1 Sun: Oct 2 - Day hike the Nehantic Trail from Green Falls to Hopeville Pond State Park. Meet at Green Falls State Park at 9am. 13 miles with options to shorten hike if desired. Level: Easy. Leader Mandy Brink @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.
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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
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Sat-Sun: Nov 12 - 13. Almost Full Moon Campout. Tentative Location: JB Williams Park, Neipsic Road, Glastonbury. Loop trails, tenting area, Adirondack shelter, fire ring, picnic tables, outhouse. Contact leader for details. Jim Robertson, jrobert685@aol.com, rober2je@westinghouse.com, 860-633-7279 home, 860-519-8310 mobile
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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
December 2016
Sat: Dec 3
Sun: Dec 4 - Day Hike. Natchaug Trail, Hampton. James L. Goodwin Conservation Center north to Lyon Memorial Park. 7.7 miles. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com.
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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
Sat: Dec 24 Sun: Dec 25 - Merry Christmas to one and all. May your stockings be filled with great outdoor gear.
Sat: Dec 31 Sun. Jan. 1 Annual New Year's Day Hike Details will follow. Carol A. Langley