Newtown Hikers Announce

Spring Schedule

Newtown Hikers will begin their spring 2008 schedule of weekly hikes with a trek around Devil’s Den in Weston this weekend.

All hikes (unless stated otherwise) start at 9 am from the lower rear parking lot of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street (Route 25). Always check with the listed leader of each hike for hike details (within schedule below), weather cancellations, and/or schedule changes.

Newtown Hikers is an open group welcoming anyone interested in hiking and the outdoors. There is no membership fee.

To receive the hiking schedules all year, send an email request to Ester Nichols at pilgrim555@charter.net; pick up a copy at the Newtown Parks and Recreation Department, in Town Hall South at 3 Main Street; or send $3 with your name and address to Ester Nichols, 14 Pilgrim Lane, Sandy Hook CT 06482 for a mailing.

Hikers participate at their own risk and must sign a release for the Newtown Parks and Recreation Dept. 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.

All 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. 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 the Parks and Recreation Dept at 270-4340.

Spring 2008 Hike Schedule

*April 5, Devil’s Den, Weston (no dogs; leader Carol and Hugh Fullman, 270-1747);

*April 12, Sleeping Giant, Hamden (leader Len Patti, 426-3632);

*April 19, Aspetuck Valley Trail, Newtown/Redding (no dogs; leader Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425);

*April 26, Bear Mountain, Salisbury (leader Molly Schleiss, 914-945-2996);

*May 3, Central Park, New York City, all day hike, dinner out, train fare (leader Nancy Ziegler, 203-732-2618);

*May 10, Bee Brook, Washington (leader Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025);

*May 17, Muskoot Farm Trail, Somers, N.Y. (leader Jim Steck, 845-621-5559);

*May 24, Steep Rock, Washington (leader Pat Callan, 264-2153);

*May 31, Roaring Brook, Beacon Falls (leader Sawsan Ali, 426-8911);

*June 7, The Trapps, Mohonk Mountain Preserve, Gardiner, N.Y. (leader Ildiko Gramling, 263-0086);

*June 14, rain or shine: Osbornedale State Park, Derby (leader Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025), short hike will be followed by end of year potluck picnic and fall hike scheduling, call Rita Qubick for food coordination (268-4119);

*June 20-23, end of year weekend trip to Woodward Resort in New Hampshire for hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and loads of fun, reservations required, call Rita Qubick for details and reservations (268-4119).