What we’re about
This is a group for anyone interested in hiking (most of our members are 50 years old and older). All skills levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.
PLEASE make sure you have a CLEAR PHOTO of yourself on your profile picture. This is REQUIRED so that you can easily be recognized.
Every weekend we offer hikes of varying degrees of difficulty. Hike are free for members (membership only $15) and $3 per hike for non-members. Sometimes we stop at a restaurant for supper after the hike.
"C" hikes are the easiest with minimal elevation and duration (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours). "B" hikes are more challenging in terms of elevation & duration (2 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours). "A" hikes are the most challenging (4 to 6 1/2 hours).
Hiking boots or sturdy footwear & a backpack are strongly recommended. Bring liquids and a trail lunch. Children are welcome. It's up to the hike leader if dogs are allowed.
Please give yourself plenty of time, to find us, since we only wait an extra 10 minutes, before starting an event, to be fair to everyone. You are responsible, for your own safety and we cannot be held liable.
The leader normally goes to the "meet" rather than the "carpool" site. People are expected to "self-assemble" and leave the "carpool" site to arrive at the "Meet" site on time.
All questions concerning a particular hike can and should be addressed with the leader for that hike.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Ragged Mountain Blue and Red Blazed Loop473 West Ln, Berlin, CT
This 5.4-mile, B+ level hike is not for beginners or social hikers because of hills and rocks. This will be the full loop with all of the views. For your comfort and safety, please have: Personal first aid and meds, water and snacks, clothing layers (no cotton or jeans), comfortable hiking footwear, backpack, poles if you use them and tick repellent.
This hike should take about three hours to do, but please do not attend if you need to go someplace in a hurry, as we will not rush the hike.
We do ask for a contribution of $3 per hike or $15 per year to cover meetup.com fees and our annual social events, picnics, parties, etc...
By RSVPing you acknowledge that "The Hiking Group - CT & NY" is not a professional outdoor organization. The sole purpose of this group is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded adventurers. As a participant you understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap.
