This is not a full list of club activities, only those open to the public. Members receive a full schedule by e-mail.

Leader resources:
Hike sign-up and Release of Liability forms (PDF)
Hike sign-up and Release of Liability forms (doc)

Event submission form (pdf)
Event submission form (doc)

Announcements

Annual Dues are $15.00. If interested in becoming a new member send check with your name, address and email to: New Haven Hiking Club, 61 Eramo Terrace, Hamden, CT 06518. Make checks payable to: The New Haven Hiking Club.

December

Sunday, December 20, 7:30 am, 9.5 mi, class A, Racebrook to Undermountain. Meet 7:30 am at Amity Shopping Center or 9:15 at Undermountain trailhead Rt. 41 Salisbury CT. Hike by Racebrook Falls to the AT over Bear Mountain. Bring traction device, 2 liters water, hiking poles, lunch, and snack. 2 mph pace. Rain cancels. Car pool fee. Mark Kiley 203 799 2640.

Sunday, December 20, 9:30 am, 6 mi, class B, Lake Saltonstall. Meet 9:30 am at parking lot at corner of Rt. 1 and Cedar St. At I-95 Exit 54, turn south on Cedar St. Bring lunch and water. Rain cancels. No pets. Slow pace. Ann Loftis 203 488 8196.

Sunday, December 27, 10:00 am, 3-4 mi, class C, ; Lake Chamberlain Loop RWA. Meet 10:00 am at the end of Old Mill Road in Bethany off Route 63 opposite Laticrete Building. Prompt start. Rain cancels. Elizabeth Buckley 203 393-0141.

January

Friday, January 1, 10:30 am, 5-6 mi, class B, New Years Day Wadsworth Falls Meet 10:30 am in parking lot of Wadsworth Falls State Park Rt 157, Middlefield. Bring lunch and liquid. Will go to mansion for holiday open house about 1:30 pm. Bill & Janet Blaha 203 453 4277.

Sunday, January 3, 9:00 am, 8 mi, class B, Metacomet Trail Hanging Hills Meet 9 am at Target parking lot on Rt. 71 in Meriden. John Rek 203 393 0141.

Saturday, January 9, 9:30 am, 5-6 mi, class B, Stony Creek Trolley Trails Meet 9:30 am at Stony Creek Market. Lunch at deli for the hot Sea Soup. Rain date January 10. Bill & Janet Blaha 203 453 4277.

Sunday, January 10, 9:30 am, 6-8 mi, class B, Wadsworth Falls State Park Meet 9:30 am at the park entrance on Rt. 157, Middletown CT. Bring lunch and water. Rain cancels. No pets. Moderate pace. Ann Loftis 203 488 8196

Sunday, January 10, 10:00 am, 4 mi, class C, Mine Hill Preserve Meet 10 am in the parking lot on Mine Hill Road, Roxbury. Call for optional meeting area in Southbury. Bring snack and foot traction. Steady rain, snow, or bad driving cancels. Loop hike. Visit old mine ruins and granite quarries. Moderate pace. Al Krisko 203 268 2914.

Sunday, January 31, 8:00 am, 10+-mi, class A Rockland Preserve to Mt. Pisgah & Return A slightly hilly loop walk with great views. At 8 am meet at the Rockland Preserve parking area on Rt. 79 (west side) in Madison. This is about 4 miles north of Route 80, and 1 mile S of Rt 148. "Bad" weather gear is essential, especially at lower temps. Bring 2 liters water, lunch. Steady rain cancels. Feature: 2 miles of silent hiking to hear the birds. Please: phones on silent mode and converse out of earshot. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.

February

Saturday, February 6, 7:00 am, 10 mi, class A, Long Path, Rt. 6 to Woodbury, NY. Meet 7 AM at commuter pkg lot Exit 26 on North side of I-84. Rain does not cancel. John Rek 203-393-0141 johnrek@comcast.net

Saturday, February 13 , 8:00 am, 9 mi class A, A Big Gulp of Big Gulph - All the Trails Meet 8 am at Northford Park on Rt. 17 in North Branford (Northford). From traffic light at junction of Rts. 22 and 17, go northeast on Rt 17. Steady rain cancels. Fast pace. Bring lunch and water. James Fullmer 860 663 3373.

Sunday, February 14, 9:00 am, 8 mi class B Hartman Park for Valentine’s Day Meet 9am CPL, exit 70 of I 95 North. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, and significant other (sweeheart). Rain cancels. No pets. 2mph pace. Larry Hoyt 860 787 0180.

Sunday, February 14, 10:00 am, 3 mi class C, Tarrywile Park Meet 10 am at main entrance on Southern Blvd., Danbury, across from Immaculate H.S. Call for optional meeting in Newtown. Steady rain, snow, or bad driving cancels. Loop hike in an interesting park. Bring a snack. Moderate pace. Al Krisko 203 268 2914.

Saturday, February 20, 9:30 am, 6 miles, class B, Chauncey and Lamentation Meet 9:30 am in Giufrida Park parking lot. Bring snack, water, rain gear, foot traction. Rain, ice cancels; call by 8:30 if unsure. Mohsin Mehtar 203 440 2339.

Sunday, February 21, 9-11 mi class A Snowshoe Surprise Go for the snow. Or, do a local hike if ground is insufficiently covered. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.

Sunday, February 28, 9-11 mi class A Mt. Frissel Bear Mountain SNOWSHOE / HIKE We will start high up. Moderate climbs, Woods roads. Snowshoes with crampons, or, if little snow, strong stabilizers, yak tracks or crampons are required. Cold wet weather boots or strong waterproof hiking boots with foot warmers are required. Bring 2 liters of water and lunch. Must call leader to come, and get meeting times and places. "Bad" weather gear is essential, especially at lower temps. Steady rain cancels. Feature: 1-2 miles of silent hiking, and always set phones on silent and converse out of ear shot. Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.

March

Sunday, March 7, 9:00 am, 8-11 mi class A /B, Mount Archer Preserve, Lyme CT Meet 9am CPL off exit 70 of I 95 North. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, foot traction. Rain cancels. No pets. 2mph pace. Larry Hoyt 860 787 0180.

Saturday March 13, 5:00 pm, Potluck and Schedule Meeting You need not be a hike leader to come. Come at 5 pm to 243 New England Road Guilford for food and fun. Bring a dish to share. Rain or shine. Vicki Smith 203 458 3570.

Sunday March 14, 10:00 am, 6mi, class B, Zoar Trail Meet 10 am at end of Great Quarter Road, Newtown. Steady rain, snow, or bad driving cancels. Loop hike in lower Paugussett State Forest. Visit an ice waterfall. Bring lunch. Moderate pace. Al Krisko 203 268 2914.

Sunday March 14, 8:00 am, 8mi, class B, Lone Pine, North Slope, Mattabessett Trails Great views. At 8:00 am meet at the Braemore Preserve parking area on Rt. 77 (east side) in Guilford. This is about 5 miles north of Route 80 and 1 mile north of Bluff Head. . "Bad" weather gear is essential. Bring 2 liters water, lunch. Also bring stabilizers, yak-traks, or crampons if temps are freezing. Call by 7 am if rain or ice threatens. Steady rain cancels. Feature: 1-2 miles of silent hiking, and always set phones on silent and converse out of ear shot. Jim Fullmer (860 663 3373).

Friday, Saturday, March 19,20, 7:30 pm, 1mi, class D, Star Trek LIII If sky is overcast, the event is canceled. SEE: Mars, mountains cast shadows on our Moon, star clusters, exploded stars, a stellar nursery, and galaxies. Please bring a working flashlight. The hike will explore a walking scale model of the Solar System. Leader has a 25-inch (mirror diameter) telescope . Dress warmer than you think. Arrive at 7:30 pm to see the Moon and Mars. Meeting place: 30 Birch Mill Road, Killingworth. From the crossing of routes 80 & 81, go north on 81 for 2.5 mi, L on Rt 148 for 1 mi, R onto Birch Mill for .2 mi, L onto driveway after bridge. House is .2mi farther on the R. Travel time from New Haven is 50 minutes. If you come via Durham, Birch Mill Road is 6 miles along Rt. 148 from its junction with Rt. 79. Captain Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.

Sunday, March 21, 9:30 am, 6-8 mi, class B Lake Saltonstall RWA Meet 9:30m am at the parking lot on the corner of Rt 1 and Cedar St. Branford CT near Exit 54 of I95. Rain cancels. No dogs. Moderate pace. Ann Loftis 203 488 8196.

Sunday, March 21, 9-11 mi class A A Surprise Hike Need a leader. Call Jim Fullmer 860 663 3373.

Saturday, March 27, 9 miles, Paddle Shepaug River Paddle class 2 water. Call leader for details before 9 pm Wed. March 24. Rain cancels. Experience necessary. No first timers. Limited to 10 boats. Barry Gorfain 860 705 3828.

Sunday, March 28, class A/B Harriman State Park NY The classic Palm Sunday hike which ends with an optional hikers service followed by a delicious buffet (free or donation). Need a B hike leader. Someone please volunteer! I will provide a map and suggestion for a trail. You just need to think on your feet! Call for meeting time and place. Feature: 1-2 miles of silent hiking, and always set phones on silent. James Fullmer 860 663 3373