New Haven Hiking Club - Summer 2008 Schedule
Class of Hike: C = 1-5 miles B = 5-9 miles A = 9-13 miles AA = 13+ miles
Bring bug repellent for hikes after mid-April. Bring water and rain gear. Bring lunch unless otherwise noted. Dogs not allowed unless leader states otherwise. If in doubt about any equipment, clothing or footwear necessary, or if weather is questionable, please check with leader.
The New Haven Hiking Club members, club officers, and activity leaders, assume no responsibility for persons hurt or lost, or for other related mishaps. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult or must have special permission from the leader. Leaders have the right to cancel or change a hike or activity or to refuse attendance to anyone for any valid and apparent reason.
This is not a full list of club activities, only those open to the public. Members receive a quarterly e-mail schedule of all events.
Annual Dues are $15.00. If interested in becoming a new member send check with your name, address and email to: New Haven Hiking Club, 61 Eramo Terrace, Hamden CT 06518. Make checks payable to: The New Haven Hiking Club.
July
Saturday July 5 3rd Annual New Milford Fireworks Paddle. Meet 7:00 PM at Young's Field in New Milford at 7:00 PM . Paddle starts at 7:00 PM with fireworks starting around 9:00PM. Those who wish to come earlier can enjoy the carnival and other events on the New Milford Town Green. Leader: Roberta Stalvey 860-210-1775 Rain date will be July 6th.
Sunday July 6 Thimble Islands Paddle 9:30 Meet at the Stony Creek Boat Launch, Branford. Leaders Bill & Janet Blaha . Call 203-453 4277 if you have any questions.
Sunday July 6 Hike 10:00 AM Class C 3-4 miles Bethany Farms Loop. Meet near bridge on Sanford Rd. close to intersection with 67 in Woodbridge. Leader Elizabeth Buckley 393-0141. Rain Cancels.
Sunday July 13 7-12 mi cl A or B MONADNOCK-ABOUT. Take advantage of long days to do a dramatic "above tree line" southern New Hampshire peak as a day trip. Mileage can vary due to many trail options. Call for time and meeting place. Steady rain cancels, but bring rain gear nevertheless. Car pool fee depends on number of passengers and gas cost. Park entrance fee $4. Pets not permitted in the state park. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.
Sunday July 13 Hike 10:00 AM C 3 miles.Tyler Mill Open Space Wallingford, CT. Meet at CPL exit 15 I91. Leader Elizabeth Buckley 393-0141. Rain Cancels.
Friday, July 18 3 mi cl C FRIDAY NIGHT HIKE – OSBORNEDALE STATE PARK. Nicely varied terrain, woods and meadows. Meet 6:30 pm at park on Chatfield St. in Derby. Directions: From S: RT 8N to Exit 18. L at bottom of ramp, under RT 8, then L onto Chatfield ST. Park entrance is about 1000 ft on R. From N: RT 8S to Exit 17. L on Seymour AVE. 0.5 mi, L on Division ST. L onto Chatfield ST. MAP. Pizza at Roseland afterward. Dogs OK if leashed. Rain cancels. Glenn Fehrs 203.380.2428 or gf@nhhc.info
Saturday July 19 Class A 12 miles. Mohawk & AT in Salisbury, CT. Meet 7:00 am CPL exit 26 Interstate 84. Travel donation. Leader John Rek 393-0141.
Saturday July 19, 5 mile Tidal Marsh Paddle - Lord Cove, Old Lyme . See many species of rare and endangered plants and birds. Meet 10:00 AM at Town Landing on RT 156, Old Lyme. Directions: From Interstate 95, take exit 70 and drive north on Route 156 for about a half-mile. There is a town landing to the left, where you may launch your canoe or kayak, but parking is limited with a 3 hour maximum; after launching, one of your party will have to return your car to the park-and-ride lot just north of I-95 on the right (1/2 mile from site), and return on foot. Bruce Langevin b-klangevin@comcast.net
Sunday July 20 7-11 mi cl A and B SALMON RIVER TRAIL+ Shortest distance is Salmon River Trail only. Call for time and meeting place. Steady rain cancels, but bring rain gear nevertheless. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.
Sunday July 20 3-4 mile Class C Lake Wintergreen Loop. Meet 10.00 AM Lake Wintergreen Parking Lot on Main St. Hamden. Leader Elizabeth Buckley 393-0141. Rain Cancels
Thursday July 24 3 mile Class C 6:35 PM Hammonasett State Park. Meet 6:35 PM at parking lot Mieg's Point Nature Center (free after 6:30 PM). Eat at Fish Tail after hike. Bring water. Leader Larry Hoyt 860-767-0180. Rain Cancels.
Saturday July 26 Lieutenant River Paddle Meet at river put in at 9:30. At Bridge over river on right off Rt 156, Old Lyme. Leaders Bill & Janet Blaha Call leaders if any questions. 203-453-4277.
Sunday July 27 Hike July 27th Saturday Class B 7 miles. Metacomet Trail. Meet Target Store in Meriden 12 noon. Leader John Rek 393-0141. Rain does not cancel.
August
Saturday August 2 Farm River Paddle. Meet 9:30 At the Farm River State Park Mansfield Grove Rd. East Haven, CT. Bill & Janet Blaha 203-453-4277. Call leaders for directions if not familiar with put in.
Sunday August 3 11.7 mi cl A, TUNXIS TRAIL WHITE and YELLOW DOT. Harwinton. Johnnycake Mtn and Tory Den. Viewpoint. Lollypop. Not much lolly but a lot of pop. Call for time and meeting place. Steady rain cancels, but bring rain gear nevertheless. Bring at least 2 liters of water. Feature: 1 mile of silent hiking to hear the birds. Please: phones on silent mode and converse out of earshot. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.
Sunday August 3 3-4 mile Class C. Woodbridge & Bethany Trails. Meet 10:00 AM at leader's home, 4 Spring Valley Rd. Woodbridge. Leader Elizabeth Buckley 393-0141 Rain cancels.
Friday, August 8 3 mi cl C FRIDAY NIGHT HIKE – WEST ROCK. Meet 6:30 PM near footbridge behind Blake Street Center, 495 Blake ST, New Haven. Dinner to follow. No dogs. Rain cancels. Glenn Fehrs (203) 380-2428 or gf@nhhc.info
Saturday August 9 Hike August 9th Saturday Class A 12 miles Mohawk Mountain to Cornwall Bridge on the Mohawk Trail. Meet CPL Exit 26 interstate 84. 7:00 am. Leader John Rek. 393-0141 Rain does not cancel.
Saturday August 9 Hike/Pot Luck Class C 4 miles + or -. Meet Chatfield Hollow State Park. At 4:00 PM Potluck at leader's house. Bring drinks and a dish to share Leader Larry Hoyt 860-767-0180. Rain Cancels hike, but not potluck.
Sunday August 24 9-10 mi cl A NATURE CENTER, TUNXIS TRAILS Burlington Bristol Mile of Ledges Sessions Woods. Viewpoints. Call for time and meeting place. Steady rain cancels, but bring rain gear nevertheless. Bring at least 2 liters of water. Feature: 1 mile of silent hiking to hear the birds. Please: phones on silent mode and converse out of earshot. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.
Sunday August 24 3-4 mile Class C West Rock Loop. Meet 10:00 AM at parking lot for West Rock Nature Center. Wintergreen Ave,New Haven,just south of parkway overpass. Leader Elizabeth Buckley 393-0141. Rain Cancels.
September
Friday September 5 and Saturday September 6 1 mi cl D STAR TREK MOONSHADOWS If sky is nearly overcast, the event is canceled for that night only. SEE: mountains cast shadows on our Moon, Jupiter, star clusters, stellar nurseries, our galaxy’s center. Please bring a working flashlight. The hike will explore a scale model of the Solar System. Leader has a 25-inch (mirror diameter) telescope . Dress warmer than you think. Arrive at 7:30 pm to see the Moon which soon sets. Stargaze until 10 pm or later if interested. Meeting place: 30 Birch Mill Road, Killingworth. From the crossing of routes 80 & 81, go north on 81 for 2.5 mi, L on Rt 148 for 1 mi, R onto Birch Mill for .2 mi, L onto driveway after bridge. House is .2mi farther. Travel time from New Haven is 50 minutes. If you come via Durham, Birch Mill Road is 6 miles along Rt. 148 from its junction with Rt. 79. Captain Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.
Sunday September 7 10-11 mi cl A TUNXIS, ORANGE DOT, RED DOT Burlington Mile of Ledges Sessions Woods. Viewpoints. Call for time and meeting place. Steady rain cancels, but bring rain gear nevertheless. Bring at least 2 liters of water. Feature: 1 mile of silent hiking to hear the birds. Please: phones on silent mode and converse out of earshot. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.
Friday, September 12 3 mi cl C. FRIDAY NIGHT HIKE – West Haven Beach. Dinner to follow. Meet 6:30 pm in front parking lot of Adams IGA supermarket in Savin Rock Plaza at jct. of Cap’t Thomas Blvd and Campbell Ave., West Haven. Rain cancels. Dogs OK if leashed. Glenn Fehrs, 203-380-2428 or gf@nhhc.info.
Saturday September 13 Schedule Meeting and potluck 5:00 PM at Brooksvale Park, Veterans Memorial Building in Hamden. Bring your hikes and a dish to share. Gordon Daniell 203-288-7878 or cell 203-435-1962 nhhchiker@gmail.com or Patrick DeMichele 203-288-8897 patrickde@att.net
Saturday September 13 or Sunday September 14 14mi cl AA 7 SUMMITS OF THE TRISTATE PLATEAU. ManyViewpoints. Only 2 miles per summit. Call for time and meeting place. Steady rain cancels, but bring rain gear nevertheless. Bring at least 2 liters of water. Feature: 1 mile of silent hiking to hear the birds. Please: phones on silent mode and converse out of earshot. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.
Sunday September 14 6-8 mile Class B 6-8 Lake Saltonstall Branford,CT. Meet 9:30 AM Zanes Parking Lot corner of Route 1 & Cedar St. I95 exit 54 Branford CT. Leader Ann Loftis. 203-488-8196 Rain Cancels no dogs. Bring lunch and liquids.
Sunday September 21 9-10 mi cl A TUNXIS, WHITE GREEN N.RED DOT, PUNCH BOWL TRAILS Burlington. Viewpoints. Call for time and meeting place. Steady rain cancels, but bring rain gear nevertheless. Bring at least 2 liters of water. Feature: 1 mile of silent hiking to hear the birds. Please: phones on silent mode and converse out of earshot. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.
Sunday September 21 3 mile cl C. West Rock Loop. Meet 10:00 AM at Blake St. Center parking lot by pedestrian bridge over river, New Haven. Leader Elizabeth Buckley 393-0141 Rain Cancels.
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