JUNE 2004 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 1, 8am, FCE "Unofficial", AT in MA--Dalton to Cheshire POSTPONED TO JUNE 15 DUE TO WEATHER
Meet in the parking lot of Marandino's (Rt. 44 in New Hartford) and anticipate a 4 pm return time from this 7.5 mile hike. L: Marie Coons
Thursday, June 3, 8am, FCE "Unofficial", AT in MA -- (redo of April 27) Goose Pond Rd. to US 20 Beckett, MA
Meet at Marandino's (RT 44 New Hartford across from Satan's Kingdom) and we should return by 2:30 pm from this 5 mile hike. L: Bruce Meredith
Saturday, June 5, 9:00 a.m., PSF, National Trails Day -- Algonquin State Forest, Colebrook
Explore the natural and cultural history of the Kitchel Wilderness Natural Area in Algonquin State Forest. Meet at the entrance to the Matthies Grove Recreation Area, Peoples State Forest, East River Road. We will car pool for a 6 mile drive to trailhead on Sandy Brook Rd. in Colebrook. Approximately 5 miles at a relaxed pace but there will be several steep uphill sections. Bring lunch and water. It is planned to return to Peoples about 2 PM. L: Walt Landgraf
Sunday, June 6, 1:00 pm, SGH, HIKE-A-GIANT
Picnic preceeds 80th Anniversary hike (free hamburgers/hotdogs at noon for all SGPA members) 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: SGPA Hiking Committee
Tuesday, June 15, 8am, FCE "Unofficial", AT in MA--Dalton to Cheshire
Meet in the parking lot of Marandino's (Rt. 44 in New Hartford) and anticipate a 4 pm return time from this 7.5 mile hike. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. L: Marie Coons
Thursday, June 17, 8 am, FCE "Unofficial", AT Mt. Greylock--Highest Point in MA Postponed due to weather
Meet at Marandino's in New Hartford for this strenuous 7 mile hike. This will be a long day due to the hike and the car spotting, so anticipate a return time of 6:30 pm. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. L: Marie Coons
Thursday June 24, 11:00 am, FCE "Unofficial", Metacomet E. Granby
Meet at Newgate Rd., just N. of Rt. 20. We will do about 3 mi. on Metacomet. Est. return to cars at 1:30. Bring lunch and plenty of water. L: Diana Meyer
Tuesday, June 29, 8:30 am, FCE "Unofficial", Algonquin Waterfall, Colebrook
Meet at Marandino's in New Hartford. Anticipate a return time of 1:30 pm. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. L: Marie Coons