JUNE 2003 SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 1, 10:00 a.m., AMC Hike, Totally Tunxis (B3C)
6th in series to cover extensive Tunxis Trail system. Hike approx. 6 miles on Mainline, Black Dot, and Sessions Woods Trails from Marsh Road in Bristol to Rte. 69 in Burlington. Mile of Ledges, Heminway Lookout and possible waterfall. Potential post-hike-surprise. Call leader for meeting place. Group size is limited. Rain or extreme heat/humidity cancels. If in doubt, call by 8:15AM. L: David Cullen (860-889-5056, dlcul@conncoll.edu ).
Sunday, June 1, 12:40 p.m., Rattlesnake Mtn./Hospital Rock History Hike postponed to June 8 due to weather
The Stanley-Whitman House, a living-history center in Farmington, has scheduled this history hike of about 3 hrs. Participants will ascend Rattlesnake Mountain in search of Hospital Rock, where smallpox patients carved initials on the rocks when they were confined to a hospital during the 1792-94 period. Meet at the museum (37 High St., Farmington) and drive together to the trail. This will be a challenging hike for adults and older children. The cost is $3 per person - registration required. For more information call Peter Devlin, museum interpreter, at 860-677-9222.
Tuesday, June 3, 8:45 a.m., Black-dot Tunxis
About 5 miles on pleasant cliff-bordered trail from Barnes Nature Center to Sessions Woods. Start along pretty stream, and then lots of rocky terrain similar to Mile of Ledges, but not as challenging. Possibly check out Nature Center side trail. Bring water and snacks, and bug spray a good idea. Meet at Sessions Woods: 3+ miles S of Rt. 4 on Rt. 69, Burlington, not far N of the Bristol line. Back to cars about 1 pm. L: Len Berton
Thursday, June 5, 8:45 a.m., "Unofficial" FCE Hike, AT Sages Ravine
We will continue our trek north on the AT. Expect about 7.5 miles. Meet at the lot in front of Marandino’s in New Hartford-take Rt 44 west through Avon, Canton, and after crossing the Farmington River into New Hartford, Marandino’s is on the left diagonally across from Satan’s Kingdom. Return to cars about 4:30. L: Marie Coons
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m., PSF National Trails Day Hike
Approx. 7 miles at a relaxed pace. There will be some steep up and down hill sections. Celebrating Connecticut's 100th Anniversary of Forestry, sponsored by Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) and the Stone Museum. Discover the history of Peoples State Forest and the people for whom the trails are named. We will visit Native American sites, colonial sites, and sample the rich natural history of the forest. Meet at the entrance to the Matthies Grove Recreation Area, Peoples State Forest, East River Road, Pleasant Valley. Carpool 1 mile to trail head. Bring water, lunch, and insect spray. L: Walt Landgraf.
Sunday, June 8, 10:30 a.m., AMC Hike, Totally Tunxis 7 (BC3C)
Seventh in series to cover extensive Tunxis Trail System. Hike approx. 5 mi. in Burlington/Bristol from Shrub Rd. to Route 69 via Black Dot and Mainline trs. Visit Great Wall and Avenue of Ledges. Special June post-hike surprise. Call leader for meeting place. Grp. Size ltd. Rain or excessive heat/humidity cancels; if doubt call by 8:30 a.m. L: David Cullen (860-889-5056, dlcul@conncoll.edu).
Sunday, June 8, 12:40 p.m., Rattlesnake Mtn./Hospital Rock History Hike (originally scheduled for June 1)
The Stanley-Whitman House, a living-history center in Farmington, has scheduled this history hike of about 3 hrs. Participants will ascend Rattlesnake Mountain in search of Hospital Rock, where smallpox patients carved initials on the rocks when they were confined to a hospital during the 1792-94 period. Meet at the museum (37 High St., Farmington) and drive together to the trail. This will be a challenging hike for adults and older children. The cost is $3 per person - registration required. For more information call Peter Devlin, museum interpreter, at 860-677-9222.
Sunday, June 8, 2003, 1:30 p.m., SG Hike, HIKE-A-GIANT
Hike will leave from the bulletin board at the park entrance. The Sleeping Giant Park is on Mt. Carmel Avenue in northern Hamden, about 0.5 mile in from Whitney Avenue, on the left-hand side of the street. Hikers should wear comfortable, supportive shoes and bring snacks and water, as desired. Please do not bring pets. The hike is open to the public, and there is no fee.
Tuesday, June 10, 8:45 a.m., Tunxis - Nepaug Region
About 6 miles on main line Tunxis with side trip on Tipping Rock and Valley Outlook trails. Bring water and snacks, and bug spray a good idea. Meet at Satan's Kingdom parking lot on Rt. 44, New Hartford, across from Marandino's market.. Back to cars about 1:30. L: Len Berton
Thursday, June 12, 8:45 a.m., Peoples State Forest
Expect to do about 5 miles starting on Jessie Gerard trail (with three beautiful lookouts), then onto Charles Pack, Agnes Bowen down to Elliot Bronson trail to our carspot. Bring water and snacks, and bug spray a good idea. Meet at Satan's Kingdom parking lot on Rt. 44, New Hartford, across from Marandino's market to carpool. Back to cars about 1:30. L: Len Berton
Saturday, June 14, 9:30 a.m., AMC Hike, Hurd State Park (B3C).
Hike 5-6 mi. in lovely park along CT R with great views, some ups and downs. leader bringing dog. Meet at Hurd SP ent. On Hurd Park Rd off Route 151, Cobalt. More info call by 8:30 a.m. L: Nanette Tummers (860-423-6638, Tummersn@easternCT.edu).
Sunday, June 15, 10:00 a.m., AMC Hike, Devils Hopyard State Park (B2B)
Double loop hike with shorter option. Possible ice cream stop after. Meet in East Haddam at Chapman Falls PL. From I-95 Exit 70, right onto Route 156 W. Follow to end. Right onto Route 82. Follow signs to Devils Hopyard and Chapman Falls PL, second lot on right. Steady rain cancels. If in doubt, call by 9 AM. L: Deb Sevieri (860-434-5036) CL: Tom Baker (860-848-9584).
Tuesday, June 17, 8:45 a.m., Tunxis - Burlington Loop
About 5 miles on main line, red & purple-dot Tunxis. Due to the housing project, we'll probably need the GPS to find our way near the GW Turnpike. Bring water and snacks, and bug spray a good idea. Meet on Ryan's Way. Turn S off Rt. 4 onto Punch Brook Rd., which is about 0.5 mile W of Rt. 179 traffic light. Ryan's Way is 2nd right. Back to cars about noon. L: Len Berton
Thursday, June 19, 8:45 a.m., "Unofficial" FCE Hike, M-M Trail, Holyoke, MA (previously June 12)
Meet at Sperry Park off Rt. 10 just north of the old Towpath School in Avon (enter at light for the Avon Wellness Center and take a right) for this 6 mile hike. Park next to the baseball fields a short distance up the road from the 1st parking lot. We should return to the cars by 4:30 pm. L: Marie Coons
Saturday, June 21, 9:30 a.m., AMC Hike, Steep Rock Reservation (B3BC).
River and woods walk. View from Steep Rock. Meet PL behind Town Hall, Rtes. 109 and 47, Washington Depot. Rain cancels; if doubt, call by 8 a.m. L: Bill Novoa (860-677-7520); Co-leader: Carolyn Olsen (860-569-2149).
Sunday, June 22, 2003, 9:00 a.m., SG Hike, Photography-of-the-Giant Hike
Hike will leave from the bulletin board at the park entrance. The Sleeping Giant Park is on Mt. Carmel Avenue in northern Hamden, about 0.5 mile in from Whitney Avenue, on the left-hand side of the street. Hikers should wear comfortable, supportive shoes and bring snacks and water, as desired. Please do not bring pets. The hike is open to the public, and there is no fee.
Wednesday, June 25, 8:45 a.m., Hanging Hills of Meriden
East Peak/Castle Craig and West Peak. Meet at Big Y in Plainville and carpool to Hubbard Park. Up the white blazed trail to Castle Craig. Then west on the Metacomet blue trail to West Peak (with all its towers) to Sunset Rock. Then back toward Castle Craig and descend down the rubble-y rocks on the white trail back to the cars. Bring lunch and water. Expected return to cars around 2:30PM L: Diana Meyer
Friday, June 27, 8:45 a.m., Tunxis - Burlington Loop #2
About 6 miles on main line, white, green & purple-dot Tunxis. Mostly easy but a couple of steep and rocky sections. Bring water and snacks, and bug spray a good idea. Meet on Mountain Spring Rd. in Burlington. Turn S off Rt. 4 about 1.3 miles W of Rt. 179 traffic light and park on side of road. Back to cars about 12:30. L: Len Berton
Saturday, June 28, 9:00 a.m., AMC Hike, Macedonia Brook State Park (B3AB).
Hike blue loop trail. About 6 mi. (10 KM). One steep scramble. Ice cream afterwards. Limited parking at trail head. Meet CPL off Rte.118, W (Litchfield NOT Harwinton) side of exit 42, Rte. 8. (if coming from W of Rte 8, call/email for directions, starting time). Rain/lightning threat cancels. If doubt call by 8 a.m. L: Jim Linnane (860-738-0273, jalinnane738@earthlink.net); CL welcome. No dogs please.
Sunday, June 29, 9:30 a.m., AMC Hike, Seven Falls/Mattabesett Trail (B2B).
Hike from Seven Falls Park to Bear Hill on Mattabesett Tr. & return via series of scenic loop Trail. Meet at Seven Falls Roadside Park, Rte. 154, Haddam, 0.8 mi. S of Exit 10, Rte. 9. Heavy rain cancels. L: Jim Schreiber (860-347-4345, jschreib@us.ibm.com ).