Jan 6 – 9:00am – Kristina –  Ravine Trail – We will walk a loop that takes us up the ravine, stops at 2 overlooks, and through Laurel groves. Some steep terrain. 2-plus miles. Meet at the entrance on Mitchell Hill Rd., Lyme. Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

Jan 13 – 9:30am – Wendy – Hartman Park/Goodwin Trail – Walk the Goodwin Trail segment to the NE corner of Hartman Park and back, about 3 miles. The Goodwin Trail overlaps with the northern section of the red trail. Meet at the Goodwin Trail Entrance on Gungy Rd, about 2 miles north of the intersection of Gungy Rd and Beaver Brook Rd. Park along the side of the road.
openspace@townlyme.org

Jan 20 – 9:00am – Jim – Beebe Preserve – We’ll walk the gentle and mostly-flat 1-mile loop, pausing at the viewing platform overlooking the beaver wetland to see what’s happening in the “dead” of winter. If we have old-fashioned New England weather, we may attempt to snowshoe or cross-country ski the loop instead of cancelling due to snow. Park at the trailhead on Old Grassy Hill Road.
jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Jan 27 – 9:00am – Quinn – Plimpton Preserve – This will be a moderate 1.75 mile hike right in the center of Lyme. There are some significant elevation changes especially at the start and end of the hike but that effort will be rewarded with a nice lookout half way through our hike. We will meet at the trail entrance with parking along Sterling City Road, Lyme.
Ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com

Feb 3 – 9:00am – Kristina – Chestnut Hill/Nehantic – Walk through Chestnut Hill Preserve and then enter Nehantic Forest where we will walk up to Brown Hill, through the recent cutting area, along several ridges and back. About 3 or so miles. Park at Chestnut Hill Preserve entrance on Sterling Hill Rd, Lyme.
Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

Feb 10 – 9:30am – Wendy – Selden Creek Preserve – Hike to both overlooks and experience the vista with a view unobstructed by leaves. 2.5 miles. Fairly steep in parts. Meet at the Selden Creek Preserve parking lot on Joshuatown Rd.
openspace@townlyme.org

Feb 17 – 9:00am – Jim – Thach Preserve – We’ll walk the gentle and mostly-flat 1-mile trail, pausing at the picnic table overlooking the beaver wetland to see what’s happening in the “dead” of winter. If we have old-fashioned New England weather, we may attempt to snowshoe or cross-country ski the loop instead of cancelling due to snow. Park at the trailhead on Brush Hill Road.
jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Feb 24 – 9:00am – Quinn – Mt. Archer Woods – It is Maple Sugar Season! Walk through what was once excellent pasture that has since developed into a hardwood forest. We will look for signs of spring and learn about the process of making one of our regional delicacies. Meet at the parking area at the top of Mt. Archer on Mt. Archer Road.
Ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com

Mar 3 – 9:00am – Kristina – Walbridge Woodland/Hartman Park – Walk along a ridge and up to the top area of Hartman Park. We will view a variety of indigenous stone structures along the way. – plus miles or so. Meet at Hartman Park main lot, Gungy Rd, Lyme.
Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

Mar 10 – 9:30am – Wendy– Griswold Point, Old Lyme, CT – Taking advantage of low tide and depending upon conditions, we will walk to the end of Griswold Point and back. About 1.5 miles. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at White Sands Beach Parking Lot, 11 Seaside Ln, Old Lyme.
openspace@townlyme.org

Mar 17 – 9:00am – Jim – Banningwood Preserve – Explore the seasonal pools in the flood plain forest and in the old quarry for salamander eggs and take stock of the winter’s floods at this ever-changing preserve. Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Town Street/Rout 82.
jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Mar 24 – 9:00am – Quinn – Brockway-Hawthorne – This is new hike for Quinn, I am looking forward to some awesome discoveries. Expect a hike that is moderate in pace and full of exploration. Meet me at the parking area on Brush Hill Rd.
Ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com