JUNE 2006 SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 1, 8:45 a.m., FCE, Penwood State Park, Simsbury/Bloomfield & PICNIC
We will explore some trails in this beautiful park and get a nice view of Simsbury. Meet on Wintonbury Rd. in Simsbury. (The directions are above on the May 25 hike.) After the hike we will have an indoor "pot luck" picnic. Thanks to Carrie for volunteering to host us at her lovely house once again. Click here to see the menu and to sign up for what you're bringing. L: Marie Coons
Saturday. June 3, 9 a.m., PSF, National Trails Day Hike, Lighthouse Community, Barkhamsted
Explore old home sites, cemetery, charcoal hearths, mill sites, and farmlands of this 1790 to 1850 Native American/African American community. Other attractions of the area are: a vernal pool, site of People's Forest Dedication, wild flowers and early forest campground. Learn about the lives of the early people and the legends that have developed around them. Meet at Matthies Grove (main picnic area) at People's State Forest. Bring water and insect spray. Heavy rain cancels. About 2 miles of varied terrain, uneven ground, with sections of off-trail hiking. Very relaxed pace -- estimated time 3 hours. L: Walt Landgraf
Saturday. June 3, 9 a.m., Burlington Land Trust Bicentennial Hike, CFPA, CT Trails Day: Tunxis Trail, Burlington
A moderately difficult, 3-mile hike through the Martha Brower Wildlife Sanctuary, Mile of Ledges, and historic Tory Den. Meet by the pond at the Sanctuary on Greer Rd. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Hike will be held rain or shine, but rain reduces hike to 1 mile. Bring beverage. Prize for youngest and oldest hiker. Call L to pre-register at 673-8730. L: Ann Jurkiewicz
Sunday, June 4, 1:00pm. SG, HIKE-A-GIANT 2006
In conjunction with National Trails Day. All hikes are open to the public. Hike will leave from the bulletin board at the Sleeping Giant Park entrance on the north side of Mt. Carmel Avenue in northern Hamden, about 0.5 mile east of Whitney Avenue. Hikers should wear comfortable, supportive shoes and bring snacks and water, as desired. No pets, please.
Tues., June 6, 8 am, FCE U, MMM Trail - Troy, NH to Mt. Monadnock
Meet in the parking lot of the International Skating Center in Simsbury for this 5 mile hike. This will complete our journey on the MMM Trail! Anticipate a 5 pm return time from this trek. We will have a view of Mt. Monadnock and the area as we hike over Gap Mt. Please let me know ahead of time if you are attending this adventure. L: Marie Coons (click name to send email)