Welcome, Hiking Enthusiasts!

Location: Hartford, CT 41.77-72.7 06105US

Meetups: 448 so far

Members: 1,267 Hiking Enthusiasts

Rating: The Hartford Area Hiking Meetup Group 5.00227

Meetup topics: Hiking, Columbia Sportswear, Adventurers, Backpackers, Walking

Founded: September 16, 2005

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts as a group of friends exploring, learning, and having fun on the trail and occasionally other ways. Besides hiking we sometimes do: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping, etc.

We range all over CT, central to western MA, and sometimes southern NY. Occasionally we make trips further out typically to central and northern NY, VT, NH, and ME.

Our next MeetupHike at Leatherman's cave near Blackrock State Park, Watertown,CT

Nov 14 Sat 10:00 AM

Where?: Not chosen yet

Who’s coming?: 14 Yes / 11 Maybe

I offer a great hike to Leaterman's Cave. This hike is near Black Rock State Park but not in it. The Leatherman hiked a loop 365 mile long from the Connecticut River to the Hudson River between 1858 and 1889. His clothing was made entirely from leather scraps.

This hike takes you up to a picturesque plateau overlooking the valley and Rt. 8. Read more

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What members are saying

“ Lots of fun places to hike and explore! Some near, some far... ”

—Robyn

“ Great fun! ”

—Jane Czaporowski

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More upcoming Meetups

Nov 11 12:00 AM

Note: Veterans Day
Nov 15 9:00 AM
Active Singles Hike to Ragged Mountain in New Britain CT

2 Yes / 6 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Nov 16 12:00 AM

Note: Sunrise: 6:40 - Sunset: 4:31
Nov 23 12:00 AM

Note: Sunrise: 6:49 - Sunset: 4:26
Nov 26 12:00 AM

Note: Thanksgiving Day
Nov 27 12:00 AM

Note: "Black Friday"
Nov 30 12:00 AM

Note: Sunrise: 6:56 - Sunset: 4:22
Dec 5 10:00 AM
Hike and Holiday Celebration at Gillette Castle in East Haddam CT

15 Yes / 8 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Dec 7 12:00 AM

Note: Sunrise: 7:03 - Sunset: 4:21

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Past Meetups

Nov 9 2:45 PM

Hike at Great Pond Preserve, South Glastonbury, CT. Rescheduled to Mon Nov 9

8 attended – 4.506
Nov 9 12:00 AM

Note: Sunrise: 6:32 - Sunset: 4:37
Nov 8 12:00 AM

Note: 2nd day of AT hike
Nov 7 10:00 AM

Roaring Brook Nature Center Walk, Canton, CT

24 attended – 4.505
Nov 2 2:45 PM

Early Out Walk At Windsor Canal, Windsor Locks, CT.

3 attended – 5.002
Nov 2 12:00 AM

Note: Sunrise: 6:23 - Sunset 4:45
Nov 1 1:00 PM

Hike at Westwoods Reserve Trails in Guilford CT

5 attended – 5.003
Nov 1 9:00 AM

Active Singles Hike to Squantz Pond in New Fairfield CT
Nov 1 8:00 AM

Hike at Stoney Creek Quarry Preserve in Guilford CT

8 attended – 4.505
Nov 1 12:00 AM

Note: Daylight Savings Time ended early morning

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What's new?

Nov 9
- New photos
  
  Posted by Ann
- New member
  
  Evan Brewster
  
  “I want to explore more of CT, I'm sure there are more outdoor playgrounds than Sleeping Giant, East and West Rocks and Macedonia but I haven't yet had the pleasure of exploring them yet.”

Nov 8
- New photos
  
  Posted by Kevin S
- New photos
  
  Posted by Sonja
- New photos
  
  “After having to cancel the New York trip, we decided to head up to the Great Barrington MA area. There we hiked on the AT over two days. We covered a lot of miles and saw some grea sights.”
  
  Posted by Janice
- New member
  
  Carolyn
- New member
  
  Kyle Bergquist
  
  “I enjoy getting outside to explore new trails and meet new people.”