Reminder: Those who choose to participate are expected to wear appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for (dry, wet, icy, rocky, etc.) conditions. Hiking boots are a must, hikes are not walks, so expect some watery, muddy, rocky trails. Bring beverage & snacks according to your needs. Hikes are 2-3 hours in duration. Suggest bug nets or bug spray if necessary. Also a 99-cent poncho should the weather decline. Contact hike leader if you are in doubt of your ability to do scheduled hike. In case of inclement weather, check with hike leader to determine if hike is cancelled.
Please no dogs or small children who could be injured or cause injury to others.
In winter, please be prepared for the cold icy winter conditions. Please wear adequate clothing, headwear, hand-wear, and footwear. Carry in your car cross country skis, snowshoes, or various types of ice cleats so that you may enjoy the scheduled activity safely. Dress to hike, not to impress.
Contact: Ray Bourbeau: (413) 265-5047 for info or directions.
Out of consideration for others, please arrive with enough time to prepare your in order that the hike can depart on time.
Hiking Schedule
To view and print the Fourth Hill February March 2012 hiking schedule CLICK HERE
| Fourth Hill Group Hiking February to March 2012 | |||
| Date | Time | Hike | Meeting Place |
| 2/4/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Dean Pond Trails at Brimfield State Forest, Brimfield, MA. | Parking lot behind the Day/Night Diner at 1456 N Main St. Palmer, MA. Day Night Diner |
| 2/11/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Mittineague State Park, West Springfield, MA. | Dunkin Donuts at 1333 Westfield St, West Springfield, MA Dunkin Donuts |
| 2/18/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Fitzgerald Lake, Northampton, MA. | Miss
Florence Diner at 99 Main St. Florence, MA
Miss Florence Diner |
| 2/25/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Robinson State Park Feeding Hills, MA | Agawam Friendly’s, 19 Springfield Street, Agawam, MA. Agawam Friendly's |
| 3/3/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Quabbin Reservoir Park Belchertown, MA | Hawley Restaurant parking lot, Belchertown, MA 151 N Main St. at Routes 9 & 202 Hawley Restaurant |
| 3/10/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Cowles Park, East Granby, CT. | Center Shops at 3 Turkey Hills Rd. Routes 187 and 20 in East Granby, CT. Center Shops, East Granby, CT. |
| 3/17/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Sachem Head and Williams Sugarhouse, Greenfield, MA | Fillin' Station Diner at (8:00 am) 372 State Rd. Whately, MA. Sugarloaf Shoppes, (9:00 am) Right at exit 24 of Route 91, corner of Routes 5, 10 and 116, South Deerfield, MA. Sugarloaf Shoppes |
| 3/24/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Chicopee State Park, Chicopee, MA. | Country Trading Post Restaurant 771 Burnett Rd, Chicopee, MA. Country Trading Post Restaurant |
| 3/31/2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Godard Preserve & Mary Edwards Mountain Property, North Granby, CT. | Granby Commons (Toni Ann’s) on Route 202 (518 Salmon Brook Street) Granby Commons (Toni Ann’s) |
Get-A-Way
Sunday June 10, 2012 to Friday June 15, 2012
Call ASAP for Reservations
Hunter’s Green Motel
553 Main Street, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Please state you are with the “Fourth Hill Group”
For Reservations, rates, and policy call the
Hunter’s Green Motel
553 Main Street (Route 28)
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Phone 1-800-775-5400
http://www.huntersgreenmotel.com/
For additional information Call Ray 413-265-5047
Riders must correctly wear an approved helmet, have a bicycle in good mechanical condition and follow sound rules of safety. Remember your conduct as an individual reflects that of the entire club. Bring fluids and snacks according to ones needs. Please carry a patch kit, spare tube and tools to change a flat so that you will not be left behind.
The use of riding gloves is recommended for protection in case of a fall. A bike
with 10 or more gears is required. Rain or bad weather cancels. (if the roads
look like they are drying, we usually ride) Check with
Ray Bourbeau: (413) 265-5047
if in doubt. Note: Rides leave promptly at the time listed in the bulletin.
Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time to get ready to depart.
Rides are approximately 25 to 35 miles.
These rides are for average bikers and are especially
for those who choose not or cannot keep up with mainstream riders.
Rides in general will be easy paced and relatively flat with scenic back roads
and paths used.