| The Canaan Family YMCA is offering guided hiking to keep you active throughout the spring & summer. You can get fit while exploring the local trails and enjoying the great outdoors. It’s perfect for those of us who feel uncomfortable returning indoors, but still want to stay active.
Our guided hiking series will take us on many adventures in our local area, guided by Daryl Byrne. Upcoming Hike Details:4/11/2021: Pine Mountain and Eastern SummitPine Mountain and Eastern Summit is a 4.7 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Norfolk, Connecticut that offers the chance to see wildlife. The trail is rated as moderate and is primarily used for hiking. Pine Mountain and Eastern Summit – Connecticut | AllTrails 4/25/2021: Rome Spare OverlookRome Spare Overlook is a 5.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near New Hartford, Connecticut that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. Rome Spare Overlook – Connecticut | AllTrails 5/2/2021: Lake McDonoughLake McDonough is a 5.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Barkhamsted, Connecticut that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. Meet at New Hartford Elementary school Wickett Street. Lake McDonough – Connecticut | AllTrails 5/16/2021: Walnut Mountain via John Muir trailWalnut Mountain via John Muir trail parking at Sunnybrook state park is a 4.3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Torrington, Connecticut that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. Walnut Mountain via John Muir trail – Connecticut | AllTrails 6/13/2021: Iron Trail via Wangum Road (Short Option)Iron Trail via Wangum Road (Short Option) is a 3.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Falls Village, Connecticut that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from March until November. Iron Trail via Wangum Road (Short Option) – Connecticut | AllTrails 6/27/2021: Mount Prospect via Appalachian TrailMount Prospect via Appalachian Trail is a 4.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Falls Village, Connecticut that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Mount Prospect via Appalachian Trail – Connecticut | AllTrails 7/4/2021: Elliot Bronson TrailElliot Bronson Trail is a 4.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Barkhamsted, Connecticut that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from March until November Elliot Bronson Trail – Connecticut | AllTrails 7/18/2021: Falls Cutoff, Jessie Girard, Charles Pack, Bowen Loop TrailFalls Cutoff, Jessie Girard, Charles Pack, Bowen Loop Trail is a 5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Riverton, Connecticut that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Falls Cutoff, Jessie Girard, Charles Pack, Bowen Loop Trail – Connecticut | AllTrails 8/8/2021: Indian Council Caves TrailIndian Council Caves Trail is a 4.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Barkhamsted, Connecticut that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching. Indian Council Caves Trail – Connecticut | AllTrails 8/22/2021: Antolini WoodsAntolini Woods is a 3.3 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near New Hartford, Connecticut that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. |
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| Time: 1:00pm – Meet 15 min prior start for prompt departure.
Booking: All booking for members is through MotionVibe – just look on the group exercise schedule to sign up. There is no cost for members. (If you need help setting up your MotionVibe account or making reservations, click here.) General Public: All are welcome to join our winter hiking series – please call membership services: (860) 499-3195 to reserve your spot. You will be required to fill out a day pass form. The cost for non-members is $11.* At this time, bookings are limited to 10 people. (6 people = 1 guide / 6+ people = 2 guides) |