Hiking Group Announces Spring Schedule

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Apr 16, 2010 12:00 am

Newtown Hikers have opened their spring season of hikes, which take place each Saturday morning around the region.

Newtown Hikers is an open group welcoming anyone interested in hiking and the outdoors. There is no membership fee. Anyone interested in joining a hike should be in the lower parking lot of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, by 9 am.

Hikers participate at their own risk and must sign a release for the Newtown Parks & Recreation Department before they can participate.

Hikes are moderate and last three to five hours, plus driving time unless otherwise stated. Children are welcome accompanied by adults. Bring lunch and beverages. Also, sturdy shoes or boots are recommended; dress for the weather.

Dates and locations for the fall are as follows, with the names of each weekâs hike leader in parentheses. Hikers should check with the listed leader of each hike for hike details, weather cancellations, and/or schedule changes.

Also, if you want to meet the group at a different point, contact the hike leader. The season opened last weekend, but will continue with the following events:

*April 17, Central Park, NYC, all day hike, train from Purdy Station (Nancy Ziegler, 203-732-2618)

*April 24, Weir Farm, Wilton, easy hike (Irene Juthnas, 203-268-2254 or Irene-juth@gmail.com)

*May 1, Tarrywile Park Yellow Trail, Danbury, 3.2 miles, moderate to strenuous hike (Sally Cox, 203-426-9903)

*May 8, Westmoreland Sanctuary, Bedford, N.Y., no dogs (Jim Steck, 845-621-5559)

*May 15, East Rock Park, New Haven, easy to moderate (Minnie Ingardia, 203-801-8343)

*May 22, Bee Brook, Roxbury (Pat Callan, 203-264-2153)

*May 29, Lovers Leap, New Milford (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025)

*June 5, Old Mine Park,Â Roxbury (Robin Johnson, 203-263-4964)

*June 12, Mahopac Bike Trail, N.Y., bike, hike or roller blade (Sawsan Ali, 203-426-8911)

*June 19, End Of Year Picnic at Osbornedale State Park, Derby, rain or shine, short hike led by Tim Hanbury (203-888-3025), followed by fall hiking schedule planning (call Rita Qubick for food coordination, 203-268-4119)

*June 25â28, End Of Year Weekend Trip To NH, reservations required (call Rita Qubick, 203-268-4119)

For further information contact Ester Nichols, 203-788-1398 or pilgrim555@charter.net, or Newtown Parks & Recreation Department at 203-270-4340.

To receive the hiking schedules all year, send an e-mail request to Ms Nichols or send $3 with name and mailing address to Ms Nichols, 14 Pilgrim Lane, Sandy Hook CT 06482.

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