Take-a-Walk Wednesdays with Wendy
sponsored with the Lyme’s Senior Center
Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month (unless noted)
Time: 9:30-11:30ish am
Place: A different location each week
Contact: hillwendyb@gmail.commailto: hillwendyb@gmail.com
The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at different hiking spots in Lyme and Old Lyme. Wendy Hill, Lyme Open Space Coordinator and Vice President of Lyme Land Trust, leads moderate hikes along dirt paths and inclines unless otherwise noted. Walks match the group’s pace and distance is estimated. Bring water and dress appropriately; hikes are cancelled if weather is bad.
To Reserve. Please email Caitlin Perkins or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. Free to all.
2025
The schedule (please note that the schedule may change)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Gillette’s Castle State Park
67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT. Meet at the main parking lot by the visitor center. We will walk up to the Castle terrace, which is in Lyme, to see the most spectacular view of the CT River and the Hadlyme Ferry. We will explore the moderately easy dirt path route that was once a narrow gauge train trail. About 2 miles.
Wednesday, October 15 – Rocky Neck Beach
Rte 156, Niantic, CT. A beautiful wooded walk along the salt marshes toward the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring binoculars if you have them. 2 miles.
Directions: Meet at the parking lot on Rte 156 across from the KOA Campground, 271 Main St (Rte 156), about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Rd.
Wednesday, November 19 – Hartman Park Preserve
Gungy Rd. Lyme CT. Meet at the Main Entrance parking lot. The unique natural, historic and archeological features in Hartman Park make it a delight to explore. We will look for Beaver activity. About 2 miles.
Directions: The main parking lot is about 1.5 miles north of the intersection of Gungy Rd, Beaver Brook Rd, and Grassy Hill Rd. In Lyme. From the Hall’s Rd Old Lyme traffic light, travel north on 156 for 6.6 miles. Turn right onto Beaver Brook Rd and travel 2.7 to left at intersection.
Wednesday, December 17 – Champlain South Preserve
Meetinghouse Lane, Old Lyme CT – The beautiful trail system in the center of Old Lyme includes rocks, ridges, streams and vernal pools. The trail is moderate with some up and downs. We will walk about 2.5 miles. Meet at the cul-de-sac at the end of Meetinghouse Lane, Old Lyme. Park along the road.
