NOVEMBER 2002 SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 2, 9:00 a.m., AMC Hike, Metacomet Trail - Penwood Section - Bloomfield (B3BC)
Meet at Penwood Parking Lot off Rte 185, approx 1 mi N of Rtes 178/185. No children or dogs. Rain cancels. If doubt call by 8 a.m. L Dick Don (860-647-0688)
Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m., SC Hike, White Memorial Foundation & Conservation Center, Litchfield
An approx. 6 mile relaxed hike over rolling terrain. Meet at the park entrance parking lot by the museum (off Rt. 202. Whitehall Rd., about 2 miles west of Litchfield Center). Rain date Nov. 3rd. Call Michael Hofmann at 860-521-6161 for more info.
Sunday, November 3, 11:00 a.m. Sleeping Giant Fall Hikers’ Hike
EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY! Meet at the bulletin board at the park entrance. The Sleeping Giant Park is on Mt. Carmel Avenue in northern Hamden, on the left-hand side, about 0.5 mile in from Whitney Avenue (Rt. 10). Hikers should wear comfortable, supportive shoes and bring snacks and water
Tuesday, November 5, 8:45 a.m., "Unofficial" FCE Hike, Mattatuck Trail, Watertown-Morris
Meet in the Burlington Commons parking lot at the intersection of Rts 4 and 69 in Burlington and anticipate a 1:00 PM return.. L: Marie Coons
Thursday, November 7, 8:45 a.m., FCE Hike, Roraback Wildlife Area, Harwinton
Take Rt 4 west through Burlington into Harwinton. Take a left onto South Rd. (about the 3rd left after Rt 72), a right on Swimming Hole Rd. (looks like first right on my map), and park in the lot on the left before the bridge and brook. L: Marie Coons
Saturday, November 9, 9:30 a.m., AMC Hike, AT Jug End - Mt Everett (B3A)
Panorama views in all directions on this popular but strenuous hike. Lunch at Guilder Pond, pleasant & serene, followed by rugged ascent to lookout point on top of Mt Everett, 2nd highest in MA. Going down pass exciting Race Brook Falls. Meet Salisbury CT in front of the White Hart Inn. Rt. 44 W to jct. Rt. 41 N. Bad weather or fog cancels. If doubt call by 7 a.m. L Mark Swanson (860-747-5012)
Sunday, November 10, 9:00 a.m., AMC Hike, Mt. Race and Mt. Everett (B2B)
(7.6 m.). Meet at town hall pkng. lot at start of Mt. Riga Rd. on Route 44 in Salisbury, CT. Rain cancels. Call by 7:15 a.m. if in doubt. L. Deborah Lewis (840-1566, cliffview@aol.com), CL Lance Zimmerman
Tuesday, November 12, 8:45 a.m., "Unofficial" FCE Hike, Mattabesett Trail on Beseck Mt., Middletown-Durham
Meet at the commuter parking lot on the corner of Rt. 4 and Town Farm Rd. in Farmington. We should be back to the cars about 2 PM after this 5.7 mile hike. L: Marie Coons
Thursday, November 14, 8:45 a.m., FCE Hike, Canton Land Trust Trails, Canton -- "PICNIC" to follow
We are going to combine a few trails in the same general area. Meet in the lot next to the Ray Smith Trail. Follow Rt. 44 west through Avon, into Canton, past Saybrook Fish House, and take a right onto Indian Hill Rd. (this is about the 6th right after Rt. 179). Follow Indian Hill Rd. (even as it curves left) and take a left into the parking area soon after you pass Spaulding Rd. (which is on the right). L: Marie Coons
Note: "Picnic" to be held afterward at Suzanne Keenan's house, whom we thank for volunteering to host the group. Signup list for what everyone is bringing has been circulating. Marie will pass out directions at the hike, or send her an email for more information.
Saturday, November 16, 9:30 a.m., AMC Hike, CFPA Mattabesett hike on Mt. Pisgah (B2B)
Join a CT Forest & Park Assoc. sponsored hike on the premier Mattabesett Tr. Hike 6 miles from Rte. 77 to Rte. 79. See vista from Mt. Pisgah on a reopened section. Meet at intersection of Old Blue Hills Rd. and Rte. 79, 0.8 miles south of Rte. 17 and Rte. 79 intersection. . If in doubt, call by 8:30 AM. L George Arthur (860-871-0137), CL welcome
Sunday, November 17, 11:00 a.m. AMC Hike, Naugatuck State Forest (B2B)
Short but exciting hike near Rte. 8 south of Waterbury. Steep climbs, rocky gorges, great views. Lunch on trail. Meet in CPL at north end of Beacon Falls Village. On Rt8 - from S, exit 23 and through village; from N, exit 24 to CPL. Heavy rain cancels. If doubt, call by 9 AM. L Kim Rumford (203-255-6432).
Tuesday, November 19, 8:45 a.m., "Unofficial" FCE Hike, Mattabesett Trail on Paug and Trimountain, Durham
Meet at the commuter parking lot on the corner of Rt 4 and Town Farm Rd. in Farmington. We should be back to the cars by 3 PM after this 6.5 mile hike. L: Marie Coons
Thursday, November 21, 8:45 a.m., "Unofficial" FCE Hike, Appalachian Trail, Falls Village to Salisbury
Meet in New Hartford in the Marandino's parking lot (across from Satan's Kingdom). We are going to attempt a long hike today of almost 10 miles, so our return to the cars will be about 5 PM.. L: Marie Coons
Saturday, November 23, 9:30 a.m., AMC Hike, Steep Rock Reservation (B3BC)
Nice river and woods walk. Views from Steep Rock. Meet pkng. lot behind Town Hall in Washington Depot. From jct. Rtes. 202 & 47, take Rte. 47 S to jct. Rtes. 47 & 109. Rain/storm cancels. If doubt call by 8 AM. L Bill Novoa (860-677-7520), CL Carolyn Olsen (860-569-2149).
Sunday, November 24, 10:00 a.m. AMC Hike, Tunxis Trail (C2B)
Four mi. loop hike, includes Mile of Ledges and Tory Den. L is bringing dog (yellow lab). Meet in historic Lamson Cemetery, Rte. 69 in Burlington at Scoville Rd. Take Rte. 69 in Burlington, roughly 2 mi. S of Rte. 4 and 2 mi. N of Bristol town line. If doubt, call by 9 AM. L: Peter Dorpalen (860-674-1840).
Tuesday, November 26, 8:45 a.m., "wee hike", Hillstead Museum/Metacomet Trail - Farmington
Burn a few calories to make room for Thanksgiving dinner! Meet in Hillstead Museum visitor lot. Entrance off Mountain Road through stone pillars. Lot is out back to the east. Follow the winding driveway past the Museum building and the office barns. (Warning: there may be road work on Mountain Road.) This will be only a short walk. Back to cars by 11 or 11:30AM Heavy rain (and anything worse) cancels! L: Diana Meyer
Saturday, November 30, 10:00 a.m., AMC Hike, Gay City State Pk. (B2C)
Brisk walk on the red & white trs. Work off Thangsgiving dinner on pleasant wooded tr. Take Rte 85 to Gay City State Pk., meet in main pkng lot. Poor weather or trail cond. cancel. If doubt, call by 9 AM. L Joyce Clark (860-206-0758).