Take-a-Walk Wednesdays with Wendy
sponsored with the Lyme’s Senior Center
Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month (unless noted)
Time: 10:00-11:45ish am
Place: A different location each week
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org
The walks are moderately easy. Walks are paced to the group, led by Lyme Open Space Coordinator Wendy Hill, who is also Vice President of Lyme Land Trust. Most of the trails are dirt paths with some uneven footing, occasional trip hazards, and moderate inclines. Mileage is approximate. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.
Free to all. Please register. Email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241.
Inclement weather cancels.
2025
The schedule (please note that the schedule may change)
Wed, April 16 – Rocky Neck State Park. 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. 2.5 miles.
Directions: Meet at the parking lot on Rte i56 across from the KOA Campground, 271 Main St (Rte 156), about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Road.
Wed, May 14 – Hartman Park, Gungy Rd, Lyme, CT. The unique natural, historic and archeological features in Hartman Park make it a delight to explore. We will look for spring wildflowers. About 2 miles.
Directions: The 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.
Wed, June 18 – John Lohmann CT River Preserve, 33 Coult Lane, Old Lyme, CT. A short steep incline opens to a beautiful expanse of meadow. We will walk along the mowed path to reach our destination, Whale Rock, a spectacular outcropping with views of Lord Cove and the CT River. Bring your binoculars. 1.5 miles
Directions: Parking is along the road near 33 Coult Lane, Old Lyme. Coult Lane is a small road on the west side of Rte 156 just south of the Lyme’Old Lyme border. From Halls Rd, Old Lyme, travel 2 miles north on Rte 156. take a left onto Coult Lane. The preserve is about 1/2 mile in on the right. Look for a mailbox with 33 Coult Lane on it.
