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OCTOBER 2018
Sat. 6 Oct. (Columbus Day Weekend) -
Sun. 7 Oct. (Columbus Day Weekend) - Early autumn paddle at Bluff Point SP. Meet at Bluff Point at 9am. I have an extra kayak if anyone would like to come and doesn't have a kayak. Leader: Mandy Brink: trekeragb@sbcglobal.net. Level: Easy
Sat. 13 Oct. - Sun. 14 Oct. - Backpack. Bourn Pond, VT. An easy 3.0 mile into the camping area. After setting up camp we'll do a hike over to Stratton Pond. This overnighter is a good one for a beginner backpacker. Sarah O'Hare, seohare7@yahoo.com.
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Sat. 27 Oct. -
Sun. 28 Oct. - Annual Heublein Tower Pre-Halloween Hike, West Hartford/Bloomfield. Wear orange if you have it. Fall-themed snacks are always a hit. Meet at parking lot to northeast of Reservoir Number 6 off Route 44 in W Hartford near water pumping station at 9:30 am. Hike 5-6 miles. Easy/moderate terrain. Dogs on leashes welcome. Last weekend 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 2018
Sat. 3 Nov. - Day Hike at Tefftwald Land Preserve in North Stonington. Meet at Mandy's at 10am. Level Easy. Hike 4-5 miles. Bring a lunch to eat at the Pavilion. Sadly this land trust does not allow dogs. Leader: Mandy Brink- trekeragb@sbcglobal.net or trekeragb56@gmail.com.
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Sat. 10 Nov. -
Sun. 11 Nov. -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. 17 Nov. -
Sun. 18 Nov. - Day Hike. Mattatuck and Branch Brook Trails, Watertown. 6.5 miles. Moderate. Sarah O'Hare seohare7@yahoo.com.
Sat. 24 Nov. (Thanksgiving Weekend) -Annual Turkey Trot - McLean Refuge - Meet 9:30 Main Entrance of Rte. 10/202 Plan to hike 6-7 miles. L. Carol A. Langley 860-877-4449 cosmical42@gmail.com L. Easy/Moderate
Sun. 25 Nov. (Thanksgiving Weekend) -
DECEMBER 2018
Sat. 1 Dec. - Day Hike. Metacomet Trail. Rt. 20 to Rising Corner (MA border). 7.5 miles. Level: moderate. Sarah O'Hare. seohare7@yahoo.com.
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Sat. 8 Dec. -
Sun. 9 Dec. -Mattabesett Trail & Bear Hill Loop Meet 9:30 Bear Hill Rd. Middletown. Hike 6-7 miles. Carol A. Langley 860-877-4449 cosmical42@gmail.com L. Easy/Moderate
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Sat. 22 Dec. American Legion/People's Forest-Meet 10:00 Mathies Grove Parking on East River Rd. Hike/Snowshoe weather conditions will dictate active and miles. L. Carol A. Langley 860-877-4449 cosmical42@gmail.com
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Sat. 29 Dec. -
Sun. 30 Dec. - Tues. Jan. 1 29th Annual New Year's Day Hike-Meet West Beach Parking at Hammonasett Beach 10:00 Plan to hike 5-6 miles. L. Carol A. Langley 860-877-4449 cosmical42@gmail.com
