Hikers Announce Spring Schedule

Newtown Hikers will continue their spring 2012 schedule of weekly hikes with a trek along Al’s Trail right here in town on Saturday, April 21.

Hikes, unless noted, are Saturdays starting at 9 am, from the lower rear parking lot of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street. Always check with the listed leader of each hike for hike details (within schedule below), weather cancellations and/or schedule changes.

There is no membership fee. Hikers participate at their own risk and must sign a release for the Newtown Parks & Recreation Department.

Those who want to meet the group at a different point are asked to call the listed leader before the morning of a hike. Also, call the leader if the weather is doubtful.

Bring lunch and beverages. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Dress for the weather. For further information, contact Mrs Nichols at 203-788-1398 or pilgrim555@charter.net, or Parks & Rec at 203-270-4340.

Newtown Hikers opened their 2012 season on April 7, but will continue until late June with the following schedule:

April 21, Al’s Trail, Sandy Hook (leader Hugh Fullman, 203-210-1747); April 28, Webb Mountain, Monroe (Sally Cox, 203-426-9903);

May 5, Bear Mountain, Danbury (Molly Schleiss, 203-616-5950); May 12, Bennett’s Pond Farm, Ridgefield, with lunch at private home to follow (hike leader Mark Jones, 203-894-9534; lunch coordination by Lorna, call 203-438-7963 for details); May 19, High Rock Park, Beacon Falls (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025); May 26, Meeker Swamp, New Preston (Cassie Brown, 203-313-7161);

June 2, Upper Paugussett Forest, Newtown (John Bocuzzi, 203-364-0360); June 9, Tarrywile Park, Danbury (Molly Schleiss, 203-616-5950); June 16, Muscoot Farm, Somers, N.Y., no dogs (Jim Steck, 845-621-5559 or 914-806-4107); and June 23, Osbornedale State Park, Derby, short hike followed by potluck cookout in pavilion, rain or shine, also fall schedule planning (hike leader Tim Hanbury, 203–888-3025; directions and food coordination by Sally Cox, 203-426-9903).