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Unless indicated differently, breakfast is at the restaurant at 8:00 AM. Hikes begin at 9:00 AM

Breakfast is at the indicated restaurant at 8:00 AM. Hikes begin at 9:00 AM. Participants are required to wear layers of clothing suitable for the weather. Also, bring water and nutrition according to your needs. Remember, trails may be icy, consider footwear appropriate for those conditions. Cross-country skiing or snow showing replaces the hike if 4 inches of snow is on the ground. Rain cancels. Contact the coordinator if in doubt. 

 WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY HIKE SCHEDULE  

Wednesday AND SATURDAY Hikes Printer friendly format CLICK HERE

Breakfast is at 8:00 AM at the restaurant listed. Hikes begin at 9:00 AM. Wear clothing in layers suitable for the weather. Bring water and food. Trails may be icy — wear appropriate footwear. If at least 4 inches of snow is on the ground, hike will be replaced by cross-country skiing or snow shoeing. Rain cancels. If in doubt about conditions, contact the leader.

Feb 6: Meet at Day & Night Diner on Rt 20, Palmer. Hike/Ski/Snowshoe Brimfield State Park. Don Maynard (413) 525-3464.

Feb 13: Meet at River Shark restaurant, Route 63, Montague Rd, North Amherst (before Mill River). Hike/Ski/Snowshoe North Amherst trails. Al Shane (413) 548-9435.

Feb 20: Meet at Tony & Ann’s Restaurant, Rts 10 and 202, Granby, Ct.(Salmon Brook Rd) Hike/Ski/Snowshoe Penwood State Park, Bloomfield, Ct. Ray Bourbeau (413) 265-5047

Feb 27: Meet at Plaza restaurant, Rt 83, Somers, Ct. Hike Shenipsit State Forest, Rt 190, Somers. Don Maynard (413) 525-3464.

Mar 5: Meet at Tony & Ann’s Restaurant, Rts 10 and 202, Granby, Ct.(Salmon Brook Rd) Hike/Snowshoe Tunzis Trail: Indian Council Caves, Barkhamstead, Ct. Ray Bourbeau (413) 265-5047.

Mar 12: Meet at Atkins Fruit Bowl, Rt 116, South Amherst. Hike East part of Holyoke Range (2-4 hours). Mady Schorsch (413) 253-3032

Mar 19: Meet at Atkins Fruit Bowl, Rt 116, South Amherst. Hike/Ski/Snowshoe Wendell State Forest (5 miles). Diane Crowell (413) 734-8188

Mar 26: Meet at Norcross Restaurant, 125 Main St, Monson, Ma. Hike Shenipsit, Norcross, and Peaked Mt trails (long hike). Don Maynard (413) 525-3464.

Feb 2: Meet at Toni & Ann’s restaurant, Salmon Brook Road, Routes 10 & 202, Granby, Ct. Hike McLean Game Refuge in Granby, Ct. Susan Barry (413) 883-0002.

Feb 9: Meet at Friendly’s restaurant, Route 21 at Mass Pike, Ludlow, Mass. Hike Facing Rock, Ludlow. Ray Bourbeau (413) 265-5047.

Feb 9: Call leader for meeting place. XC Ski at Canterbury. Paul Griffin and Ann Morin (413) 592-4123.

Feb 16: Meet at Day & Night Diner on Rt 20, Palmer. Hike Wells State Park, Sturbridge. Don Maynard (413) 525-3464.

Feb 23: Meet at Friendly’s restaurant, Route 21 at Mass Pike, Ludlow, Mass. Hike Facing Rock, Ludlow. Ray Bourbeau (413) 265-5047.

Mar 1: Meet at Friendly’s restaurant, Route 20, West Springfield. Hike at Robinson State Park. Susan Barry (413) 883-0002.

Mar 8: Meet at Friendly’s restaurant, Rt 5, Holyoke. Hike Mt Tom. Susan Barry (413) 883-0002.

Mar 15: Meet at Truck Stop Diner, Rt 91, Exit 24, or meet at 9 AM at Mt Sugarloaf parking lot. Hike/Snowshoe Sachem Head, Greenfield. Lunch at Sugarhouse after hike. Ray Bourbeau (413) 265-5047.

Mar 22: Meet at Day & Night Diner on Rt 20, Palmer. Hike in Palmer. Ken Sherman (413) 283-7368

Mar 29: Meet at Plaza Restaurant, Rt 83, Somers, Ct. Hike Soapstone Mt, Somers. Bring hot dogs or hamburgers to grill after hike. Don Maynard (413) 525-3464

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