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- Housatonic Rail- Trail, Trumbull, CT17 Tait Rd, Trumbull, CT
The Housatonic Rail-Trail in Trumbull, a.k.a., the Pequonnock Valley Greenway, offers a shady respite from suburban Trumbull, this fairly flat trail overlooks the winding Pequonnock River for much of its 3.4 miles (7 miles round trip). Rapids and distinctive rock outcrops add interest.
Directions: Take route 25 to Exit 9. turn left on Daniel's Farm Rd. at light take right onto SR 127--followed by an immediate right onto Tait Rd (not Tait's Mill) and then park.
[Parking lot is not big at all but there’s parking around the corner at a shopping center or across the street where Starbucks and CVS is. Do not park on the street or you’ll get a ticket. Hike Rating: C
Leader: Dennis CallahanBy 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. So therefore you agree to release The Hiking Group-CT & NY and all individuals from any liability for injuries which you might incur.
We do ask for a contribution of $3 per hike or $15 per year to cover meetup.com fees.
