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MARCH 2004 SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 2, 8:45 a.m., LH, Kitchel Wilderness Preserve, Colebrook Meet at Marandino's in New Hartford. We will car pool to Colebrook for this adventure. Anticipate a 2 pm return time, so bring food and water. L: Marie Coons Tuesday, March 9, 8:45 a.m., LH, Canton Land Trust Meet outside Border's in Simsbury Commons and we will car pool to a trail in Canton. Anticipate an 11:30 am return time to the cars. L: Marie Coons Sunday, March 14, 11:00 am, SGH, Spring Hikers’ Hike A strenuous hike over rough terrain -- 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 ¼ mile in from Whitney Avenue (Rt. 10). Hikers should wear comfortable, supportive shoes and bring snacks and water, as desired and dress for the weather. Please do not bring pets. The hikes are open to the public, and there is no fee. L: Linda Olender et al. Tuesday, March 23, 8:45 a.m., LH, Farmington Meet in the parking lot of Highland Park Market; Rt. 10, Farmington Post Office Square. We will explore an area close by. Anticipate an 11:30 am return time. L: Marie Coons Sunday, March 28, 1:30 pm, SGH, History-of-the-Giant Hike 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 ¼ mile in from Whitney Avenue (Rt. 10). Hikers should wear comfortable, supportive shoes and bring snacks and water, as desired and dress for the weather. Please do not bring pets. The hikes are open to the public, and there is no fee. CL: Gilbert Spencer, Tom Vocelli et al Tuesday, March 30, 8:45 a.m., LH, Durham Meet in the Farmington CPL, Rt. 4 at Town Farm Rd. We will do another section of the Mattabessett Trail -- almost 6 miles. Anticipate a 2:30 pm return time. L: Marie Coons |
Legend: AMC=Appalachian Mountain Club, AT=Appalachian Trail, BLT=Burlington Land Trust, CFPA= CT Forest & Park Assn., CL=Co-leader, CPL=Commuter Parking Lot or Carpool, CWB=CFPA's CT Walk Book, FCE=Farmington Continuing Education, L=Leader, LH=Local Hike, PSF=Peoples State Forest, SC=Sierra Club, SG=Sleeping Giant Park Assoc., U=unofficial |