Name: West Rim, Castle Craig & Merimere Reservoir Lookout
Start: 2025-12-03T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-03T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Hubbard Park

**THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER'S HIKE!!!**

This hike will be rated as a moderately strenuous B+ hike with 2 major climbs with approximately over 1,400ft in elevation gain with spectacular views. If we could keep a moderate pace, we should finish the 6+ miles in approximately 3 hours. Hopefully no more 3-1/2 hrs. No pets allowed.

Please arrive ten to fifteen minutes early because we plan to start promptly at the time listed.

Be prepared and smart so please bring:
snacks and water
layered clothing, including hats and gloves
micro spikes in case it's icy or snowy
pickleball paddles if it's not

Lunch at Viron Rondo, 1721 Highland Ave., Cheshire, CT. (optional).

If you RSVP “YES” and can’t make it, please change your RSVP so that the next person on the waitlist can attend.

We do ask for a contribution of $3 per hike, or $15 per year to cover meetup.com fees and our annual social event. Please Venmo Grace Best @ Grace-Best-1. Last 4 digits of ☎️# are 9912.

Hike Leader: Patrick Cunningham (203) 837-0912

**IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE:**
With your RSVP you acknowledge that “The Hiking Group - CT & NY” is not a professional hiking organization. The sole purpose of this organization is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded adventurers. As a participant you understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and wellbeing and will hold no one else liable in case of injury.

Patrick Cunningham

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