Newtown Hikers has released its schedule for the remainder of the 2015 spring season. The season was scheduled to open March 21, and will continue weekly through Saturday, June 20.

Newtown Hikers is an open group that welcomes anyone interested in hiking. There is no membership fee.

Hikers participate at their own risk and are asked by the Newtown Parks & Recreation Department to sign a release.

Each week a different person serves as the hike leader. Call the hike leader for information regarding hike details, location, etc.

Hikes can vary from easy to challenging; most being moderate. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Dress for the weather. Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are recommended for all hikes.

Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times. Some trails do not allow dogs; check with the hike leader if planning to bring a dog.

Start time is 9 am at the lower (rear) parking lot of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street. Some hikes and drive time can be four to six hours total.

Hikers should be prompt. The group tries to car pool as much as possible, as some trail parking lots are small.

Check with the listed hike leader for hike details or weather concerns (in parentheses at the end of each listing below).

Most hikes are moderate with some elevation. More difficult hikes with rock scrambling are be noted within their listings, below.

March 28, hike to be announced (hike leader is Christa Troiani, 203-751-0297);

April 4, Tarrywile Park, Danbury (Molly Schleis, 203-616-5950);

April 11, Rockefeller State Park, Tarrytown, N.Y. (Nancy Ziegler, 203-732-2618);

April 18, Aspetuck Trails, Weston (Irene Juthnas, 203-556-2933); and

April 25, no hike currently schedule, contact Newtown Parks & Recreation for updates (203-270-4340);

May 2, Tarrywile Park, Danbury (Jim Steck, 845-621-5559 or 914-806-4107);

May 9, Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent (Cassie Brown, 203-313-7161);

May 16, Talcott Mountain, Simsbury, group will hike to Heublein Tower, then have ice cream at Tulmeadow Farm (Linda Dunn, 203-207-1765);

May 23, Lovdal Farm Trail, Southbury (Kandace Yuen-Philips, 203-560-1228);

May 30, Webb Mountain, Monroe (Sally Cox, 203-830-9032);

June 6, High Rock Park, Beacon Falls (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025);

June 13, Bear Mountain & Appalachian Trail, Salisbury, steep sections with rock scrambling on the ascent, sunblock and hats advised (Mark Jones, 203-894-9534);

June 20, Osbornedale State Park, Derby, end of season short hike followed by cookout and fall hike planning, contact hike leader for food coordination (Sally Cox, 203-426-9903).