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                                MARCH 2004 SCHEDULE

Tuesday, March 2, 8:45 a.m., LH, Kitchel Wilderness Preserve, Colebrook

Meet at Marandino's in New Hartford. We will car pool to Colebrook for this adventure. Anticipate a 2 pm return time, so bring food and water.  L: Marie Coons

Tuesday, March 9, 8:45 a.m., LH, Canton Land Trust

Meet outside Border's in Simsbury Commons and we will car pool to a trail in Canton. Anticipate an 11:30 am return time to the cars.  L: Marie Coons

Sunday, March 14, 11:00 am, SGH, Spring Hikers’ Hike 

A strenuous hike over rough terrain -- EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY!  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.  L: Linda Olender et al.

Tuesday, March 23, 8:45 a.m., LH, Farmington

Meet in the parking lot of Highland Park Market; Rt. 10, Farmington Post Office Square. We will explore an area close by. Anticipate an 11:30 am return time. L: Marie Coons

Sunday, March 28, 1:30 pm, SGH, History-of-the-Giant 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: Gilbert Spencer, Tom Vocelli et al

Tuesday, March 30, 8:45 a.m., LH, Durham

Meet in the Farmington CPL, Rt. 4 at Town Farm Rd.  We will do another section of the Mattabessett Trail -- almost 6 miles.  Anticipate a 2:30 pm return time. L: Marie Coons

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Legend: AMC=Appalachian Mountain Club, AT=Appalachian Trail, CL=Co-leader, CPL=Commuter Parking Lot or Carpool, FCE=Farmington Continuing Education, L=Leader,  LH=Local Hike, PSF=Peoples State Forest, SC=Sierra Club, SG=Sleeping Giant Park Assoc., U=unofficial