20s & 30s Mohegan Park & Memorial Rose Garden Evening Walk

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Lee Thao
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000018CWT
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join us for a relaxing Sunday evening trek at Mohegan Park ! 🌹🌲 This is the perfect way to wrap up the weekend and recharge before the new week begins. Our route follows the Red, Green, Blue, and Spaulding Pond Loop , but we are adding a special detour to visit the Memorial Rose Garden . The garden features 2,500 rose bushes in 120 varieties and is absolutely stunning in the late-day light. This garden is one of 140 gardens throughout the United States that displays award winning roses in cooperation with the All-American Rose Selections, Inc. After the garden stroll, we’ll wind through the hardwoods of the interior trails and finish with a relaxing walk around the pond. This modified route is roughly 3 miles with ~200 ft of gain — an easy-to-moderate "leg stretcher" that offers a great mix of forest paths and manicured landscapes.

🎒 What to Bring: 1 liter of water 💧 Comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers 🥾 Camera — The Rose Garden is a highlight you'll definitely want to capture. 📸
🅿️ Parking: FREE for all visitors. We will meet at the main parking area near the Spaulding Pond beach and playground.
🍽️ Optional Social Dinner: Once we’ve finished our loop, we’ll head over to These Guys Brewing at American Wharf for a post-hike dinner. This unique waterfront gastropub is located right in the marina and offers an incredible atmosphere to cap off the night. The Experience: Enjoy an industrial-chic vibe with a covered terrace and rooftop views of the boats drifting along the Thames River. The Food & Brews: They specialize in "upscale pub food" made with local ingredients. Highlights include their Brewhouse Burger with bacon jam and beer queso, fresh seafood like Ahi Tuna Nachos , and a diverse tap list ranging from their Thames River Red ale to unique seasonal sours. Vibe: It’s a community-driven hub that's perfect for gathering with friends, enjoying a "beer flight," and relaxing after a few miles on the trail.
📧 Confirmed participants will receive: Weather updates A Google Sheet for optional carpooling Exact meeting location (pinned via Google Maps)
City of Norwich - Mohegan Park Info: https://www.norwichct.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/122 Trail Map: https://www.norwichct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/183/Mohegan-Park-Trails-Map?bidId= Mohegan Park Brochure: https://www.norwichct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8022/Mohegan-Park-Brochure?bidId= AllTrails Base Route: Red, Green, Blue, and Spaulding Pond Loop These Guys Brewing at American Wharf: https://www.theseguysbrewing.com

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