JULY 2004 SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 1, 8:30 am, FCE "Unofficial", Canton Land Trust Trail
Meet at Marandino's in New Hartford . Anticipate a 11:30 pm return time. Bring snacks and plenty of water. L: Marie Coons
Tuesday, July 6, 8:30 am, FCE "Unofficial", Holcomb Farm West Trails, W. Granby
Meet at the municipal parking lot in Collinsville (Rt. 179 & Front St., across from the Station House coffee shop) to carpool, or at the Farm (Simsbury Rd. & Day St. South) at 9. About 4 miles on mostly level trails with a few hills. Return about 1:30. Bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water. L: Len Berton
Tuesday, July 13, 8:30 am, FCE "Unofficial", Holcomb Farm East Trails, W. Granby postponed to 7/20 due to weather
Meet at the municipal parking lot in Collinsville (Rt. 179 & Main St., across from the Station House coffee shop) to carpool, or at the Farm (Simsbury Rd. & Day St. South) about 9:10. About 4 miles on mostly level trails with a few hills. Return about 12:30. Bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water. L: Len Berton
Sunday, July 18, 9:00 am, SG, A Midsummer Day’s 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: Chris Fagan, Dick Majka et al
Sunday, July 18, 9 a.m., PSF, Agnes Bowen and Charles Pack Trails in Peoples State Forest.
We will be exploring forest history by reading the landscape clues. Meet at Matthies Grove (main picnic area) at People’s State Forest. Bring water and insect spray. Heavy rain cancels. We will be walking about 2 miles of easy terrain and estimated time is 2 ½ hours. L: Walt Landgraf
Tuesday, July 20, 8:30 am, FCE "Unofficial", Holcomb Farm East Trails, W. Granby
Meet at the municipal parking lot in Collinsville (Rt. 179 & Main St., across from the Station House coffee shop) to carpool, or at the Farm (Simsbury Rd. & Day St. South) about 9:10. About 4 miles on mostly level trails with a few hills. Return about 12:30. Bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water. L: Len Berton
Thursday, July 22, 8:30 am, FCE "Unofficial", Metacomet Trail to Will Warren's Den
Meet at 8:30AM on Pinnacle Rd. Farmington (off Rt. 6 just west of Tilcon's gravel operation). Bring plenty of water and snacks. We should be back to the cars by 11:30 or noon to beat the humidity. L: Diana Meyer