Wednesday, January 1, 2025
670 Wintergreen Ave., Hamden, CT,
Connecticut, West of River,
CT
Meet at 10:00 a.m. for a 10:15 a.m. start from Wintergreen Magnet School, 670 Wintergreen Ave., Hamden. This is 5-mile moderate paced loop hike along the mellow terrain of the Red and White Trails, led by the person who has maintained the trails at West Rock since 2007. Enjoy scenic views of Lake Wintergreen, created in 1865 by the Fair Haven Water Company, framed by the ridge that we will not be climbing. The hike has a mere 260 feet of elevation gain. There are no restrooms at the start, so use a highway rest area or home bathroom before arriving. No dogs, please. There is no need to RSVP for this hike or to send regrets as to why you cannot make it: just show up if interested. Heavy falling rain or snow, or unsafe driving cancels. In case of light rain, dress for the weather. Hike sponsored by the West Rock Ridge Park Association: https://westrockpark.wordpress.com Park map: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/stateparks/parks/WestRock_20230828.pdf Hike GPS track: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48881936 Park information is available on the leader-created website at http://westrocktrails.blogspot.com/
Free
West Rock map
Hike GPS track
Leader-created West Rock website
Rt. 15 North or South, Exit 60 to Rt. 10 South. Right at next light on Benham St. Left at end on Main St. and continue around the curve past the Lake Wintergreen parking lot. Right on Wintergreen Avenue at the stop sign, then left into the school parking lot.
