Group Hiking for Adults!
Spring Hiking Locations:
4/1 – Huckleberry Hill Recreation Area. Meet at Countryside Park at *10:00 a.m.
5/6 – Kilkenny Rock - MDC Reservoir #4 on Farmington Avenue West Hartford. Meet at the parking lot to the left off the entrance road on Farmington Avenue. You will see a sign that says Parking. Look here for the Kilkenny Rock. Click here for map
6/3 – NATIONAL TRAILS DAY! Fisher Meadow Red Trail. Parking will be at the South entrance to Fisher Meadow off Old Farms Road.
* WHEN PARKING ON A PUBLIC STREET, ALWAYS PARK ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD.
Time: Meet at 8:45* am. The hike will begin at 9 am!
Fee: There is not a fee for this program, however, registration is required so that liability forms can be completed and you receive emails on hike details and updates.
Discover Avon's Hiking trails by joining hike leaders Tom and Norm for stress-free group hike every month! This hiking group is the perfect opportunity to explore/learn about Avon's parks & hiking trails, advance your hiking skills, and hike with great company. All levels welcomed. Hikes will be led at a social pace, 2-3 hours, 3-4 miles, on moderate trails. Wear hiking boots, bring hiking poles, and water.
An e-mail notification will be sent by 7:15 AM the day of the hike if a hike is cancelled due to bad weather. A make-up date with also be announced.
Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy sneakers or hiking boots if you have them. Hiking poles are encouraged. Bring water and a mask.
Call Tom 860.856.1753 or Norm 860.539.9335 if you have questions day of hike.
Call Recreation Office 860.409.4332 with all other questions.