Sep 10, 2024 – 9:00 am Kristina – Jewett/Mt Archer Woods/Eno white trail Loop – starting at the cemetery parking lot, we will hike through Jewett, cross the street to Mt. Archer and Eno to complete a loop.
Meet at Jewett Preserve Cemetery entrance parking lot, north side of Mt Archer Rd,
Contact: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

Sep 17 – 9:00 am Jim – Johnston Preserve – moderate 2.8-mile hike on the fuchsia trail through majestic forest, with lots of streams, wetlands, stone walls and bedrock outcrops to explore along the way. Park at trailhead at the parking lot on the south side of Rt. 82.
Contact:  Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Sep 24 – 9:00 am Tony– Mt Archer Woods– 3 mile loop including portions of the Eno Preserve. Walk past old stone foundation and many stone walls.
Park in Mt Archer Woods Parking Lot on south side of Mt Archer Rd.
Contact: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com

Oct 1 – 9:00 am Quinn– North Hartman Park – Lets explore the north end of Hartman Park. Lets see the remains of human habitation, rock outcroppings, and a diversity of habitats located in the north end of Hartman Park.
This 3+ mile hike will meet at the Goodwin Trail parking area about three-quarters of a mile north of the main entrance.
Contact: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com

Oct 8 – 9:00 am Wendy – Selden Creek Preserve – 2+ mile hike to beautiful vistas of Selden Creek and surrounding marshlands.
Meet at Selden Creek Preserve parking lot on Joshuatown Rd.
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org

Oct 15 – 9:00 am Kristina – Ravine Trail and Brockway Hawthorne Preserve– hike up the ravine and stop at 2 overlooks. Pass through laurel groves, vernal pools and rocky ledges. 3 miles or so.
Park at Mitchell Hill Rd entrance.
Contact: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

Oct 22 – 9:00 am Jim – Beebe Preserve – enjoy this gentle one-mile loop amidst stone walls and autumn foliage. Bring binoculars to enjoy the view even more from the platform overlooking the beaver wetland.
Park at entrance on Old Grassy Hill Road.
Contact:  Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Oct 29 – 9:00 am Tony– Pleasant Valley Preserve – The early history of European agriculture and land use is epitomized here going back to the mid-1600’s.  There are also some fine examples of glacial activity and its impact on colonial land use practices.  Our hike will take in portions of the Jewett Preserve, about three miles all together.
Park in the Macintosh Road lot.
Contact: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com

Nov 5 – 9:00 am Quinn – Honey Hill – Lets go on a 1 mile hike along the Honey Hill Preserve. This is a shorter hike which will means there will be more time for exploration and discovery.
Meet at the Honey Hill entrance on Clark Road.
Contact: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com

Nov 12 – 9:00 am Wendy – Burnham Brook Preserve, Dolbia Hill Rd., East Haddam – 2.4 mile trail loop in pristine upland forest with a section along vibrant Burnham Brook.
Directions: At the end of Rte. 156, take a right onto Rte. 82, travel 2.7 miles, take left onto Woodbridge Road, travel 1 mile (stay right), take left onto Dolbia Hill Rd. Park by Preserve sign along the side of the road.
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org

Nov 19 – 9:00 am Kristina – Jewett Preserve – We will hike off trail to view interesting stoneworks and see the interconnected stone walls throughout Jewett. 3 miles.
Meet at the Mt Archer Woods parking lot, south side of Mt Archer Rd.
Contact: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

Nov 26 – 9:00 am Jim – Banningwood Preserve – mostly gentle (some short hill sections) 1.7-mile loop through a variety of habitats including meadows, upland forest, and floodplain forest flanking the scenic meanders of Roaring Brook. Bring a snack to enjoy for a brief rest at the picnic table at Diana’s Field.
Meet at Banningwood Preserve parking lot at 19 Town Street/Rt. 82.
Contact:  Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Dec 3 – 9:00 am Tony – Thach Preserve – Short 1-mile walk, but with lots of ecology to experience and learn about.
Meet at parking lot, 131 Brush Hill Rd.
Contact: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com

Dec 10 – 9:00 am Quinn –Selden Creek Preserve – Time for a late fall hike! Lets go on a 2 mile
trek to explore this wonderful preserve during the quiet time of the year.
Meet at the entrance to the Selden Creek Preserve on Joshuatown Rd.
Contact: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com

Dec 17 – 9:00 am Wendy – Walbridge Woodlands/Young Preserve – A hike of over 2 miles that will take you on ridges, laurel groves, old wood roads and past stone outcroppings.
Meet at the Young Preserve parking lot on Gungy Rd, about 1/2 mile north of the intersection with Beaver Brook Rd.
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org