Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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February Hikes
Wednesday February 19
Wednesday Hike: “Mineral Hills Conservation” Meet at 10 AM at the trailhead, west side of Sylvester Rd, Northampton (0.2 mi north of Ryan Rd). About 4-5 miles of moderate terrain with a few early return options. Traction aids may be required. Bring lunch. Dogs allowed on leash. If we have sufficient snow, we will ski Notchview in Windsor, MA instead. Bring lunch, stay the day. No dogs allowed at Notchview. Please call, text or email day before if in doubt. Leader: Glenn Barnes 201-625-2744 (call or text) or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday February 22
Saturday Hike: “McLean Game Refuge” – Meet at the McLean Game Refuge parking lot, (Rt. 10/202) Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT 06035, across from the Animal Shelter (166 Salmon Brook Street). Hike will depart at 9 AM. Hike will go by Trout Pond, through and around Spring Pond with lookout views, streams, and wooden bridges, approximately 6 miles. Park regulations: Dog friendly; must be kept on a leash. Leader: Tom Copp (860) 573-0328 (text preferred) or downryder_trc@hotmail.com
Wednesday February 26
Wednesday Hike: “Wachusett Mountain” Meet at 9 AM in the St Patrick’s Church parking lot, 258 Main St, Rutland, MA. Depart at 9 AM to Caravan to the trailhead in Princeton. 4 miles, moderately difficult. Bring snacks and microspikes. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 prefer text. Dog friendly.
March Hikes
Saturday March 1
Saturday Hike:“Visit Historic Prison Camps” Meet at 9 AM at Long Pond parking lot off RT. 122 in Rutland MA. Caravan to trailhead on Charnock Rd.. Easy hike approximately 5 miles. Bring snacks and drinks and dress appropriately for the weather . Leader Delro (508) 612-2557. Prefer text
Wednesday March 5
Wednesday Hike: “Hike Wachusett Greenways”. Meet at 9:30 AM at the Mass Central Rail Trail parking lot, 47 Miles Rd. Rutland, MA. Walk, snowshoe or ski, depending on weather. A scenic trail, we will take it as far as the group wants to go. Diane Delrosario (508) 612-2557 ( prefers text)
Saturday March 8
Saturday Hike: “Roller Coaster Loop Trail” – Meet at the Mount Holyoke Range State Park parking lot, 79 Batchelor Street, Granby, MA 01033. Hike will depart at 9:00 AM, approximately 3-4 miles. Park regulations: Dog friendly; must be kept on a leash. Leader: Dave Wells (413) 789-1097 (home, leave message), (413) 231-6571 (text, begin with “cyclonauts” then your name)
Wednesday March 12
Wednesday Hike: "Minnechaug Mountain", Hampden, MA. Meet for breakfast at 8:30 AM at Reid's Corner, 20 East Longmeadow Rd., Hampden. Hike will depart at 9:30 from the trailhead parking lot on South Rd, on the right, about one mile from Main St. Leader: Kris Jackson, (413) 782-0247 or nausetrose3@gmail.com. Day of hike cell phone: (413) 386-7027
Saturday March 15
Saturday Hike: “Enfield/East Longmeadow” – Meet at 9 AM in the Panera Bread parking lot, 450 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Carpool to the start of the hike in Enfield, then hike back on the old rail bed (part gravel, part paved), approximately 6.5 miles. Panera Bread lunch after hike. Leader: Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029, Dyna309@charter.net
Wednesday March 19
Wednesday Hike: Dufresne Park, Granby, MA. Meet for breakfast at the Earlee Mug, 337 E. State St., Granby at 8 AM Hike begins at 9 AM. Park at the Kendall St. entrance. 3 1/2 to 4 miles, easy terrain, dog friendly. Leader: Ann Morin - morinann@hotmail.com; (413) 374-1040.
Saturday March 22
Saturday Hike: Open date- If you can lead a hike on this date, contact the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com.
Wednesday March 26
Wednesday Hike: “Hike Camp Yay-Apo,”. Meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM at Reid’s Corner Restaurant, 20 East Longmeadow Road, Hampden, MA. Hike begins about 9:15 from Camp-Yay Apo, 70 Camp Rd., Somers, CT. This hike has several steep sections. Bring appropriate hiking gear and snacks. Leader: Don Maynard (413) 525-3464.
Saturday March 29
Saturday Hike: “Skinner State Park” - Meet at 8 AM for breakfast at Tailgate Picnic, 7 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01057, (South Hadley Village Commons), RT 47 and 116. Relocate to Mt. Holyoke at Skinner State Park, 10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Hike will depart at 9:00 AM. Park regulations: Dog friendly; must be kept on a leash. Leader: James DeSellier (413) 297-3880, jed7516@charter.net.
Hikes Schedule
Pre-hike breakfasts are at the discretion of the hike leader. Hikes begin at 9:00AM unless otherwise designated. Wear clothing in layers suitable for the weather. Trails may be icy, wear appropriate footwear (i.e. traction aids). Bring water and snacks as needed. Hike leaders may refuse participation by unprepared hikers. If at least four inches of snow are on the ground the hike may be replaced by cross-country skiing or snow showing. Rain cancels. If in doubt about the conditions, contact the hike leader. We welcome non-members to join us for hikes but all non-members must sign a "release form."
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