2011 Hikes
Saturday April 16
Enjoy a spring exercise hike in the scenic hills around Valley Falls Park. Moderate difficulty, about 2 hours, four miles. Meet at Valley Falls parking lot at 10 am. For more information call George Arthur 860-871-0137.
Saturday April 30
Join a wildflower/nature walk at Valley Falls Park. Meet at the parking lot at 9 am. For more information call Ginny Gingras 860-875-9865.
Saturday May 7
Join a wildflower/nature walk at Valley Falls Park. Meet at the parking lot at 1 pm. For more information call Ginny Gingras 860-875-9865.
Saturday May 14
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with a morning bird walk at the Belding Wildlife Management Area. Learn to identify birds by sight and by song. Over 80 species of birds have been recorded at the Belding Wildlife Management Area. Meet at the parking area on Bread and Milk Road at 8:00 am. For more information call Jane Seymour 860-306-5418.
Saturday May 28
Enjoy a spring exercise hike on the Hockanum River Linear Trail. See the Vernon and Ellington marshes. Easy walk, about 2 ½ hours, 4 ½ miles. Meet at Dart Hill North parking lot 700 ft from Rt 83, across from Worchester Road at 10 am. For more information call George Arthur 860-871-0137.
Saturday June 4 Trails Day
Celebrate the addition of the Talcottville Gorge to the Vernon open space inventory. Learn why the Gorge is rated as the top open space parcel. Enjoy a short walk on the popular Rail Trail, then along the Tankerhoosen River through the Gorge for a total distance of 2.6 miles/2 hours. Meet at Rail Trail parking lot on Church St. off Dobson Rd at 1 pm. Questions, call George Arthur 860-871-0137.
June 18, 2011
There will be a dedication of the new one mile stone dust Walking Trail at Noon. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the Dart Hill South parking lot followed by a tour of the new facility. Light refreshments will be served. (Don Bellingham) 860-872-6061.
Saturday June 25
Climb Box Mountain from Risley Reservoir. See lookout over Railroad Brook valley. Moderate difficulty, 2 hours, 3 miles. Meet at Risley Reservoir parking lot on Lake St. across from Amy Dr.at 10 am. For more information call George Arthur 860-871-0137.
For local hikes, please visit:
Appalachian Mountain Club, CT Chapter
Northern Connecticut Land Trust
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Manchester Land Conservation Trust
Harry the Hiker