Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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November Hikes
Saturday November 1
Saturday Hike: “Tekoa Mt.” - Meet at 9:00 AM at the now closed Friendy's, 21 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA. We can carpool from there as there is limited parking at the trail head on Reservoir Rd. About 5.0 miles. Dog Friendly, some parts are very steep so only really nimble dogs. Leader: James DeSellier (413) 297-3880 or jdesellier@lenard-eng.com
Wednesday November 5
Wednesday Hike: Meet at 9:30 AM at the Long Pond Boat Ramp parking lot, off 122 in Rutland, MA. We will caravan to the trailhead. Hike 4 miles on an old railroad bed through woods to Riverside cemetery. Overall flat terrain. Bring snacks, drinks. Dogs allowed. Leader Delro (508) 612-2557 prefer text
Saturday November 8
Saturday Hike: “NET Trail Section 18 Lollypop, Tariffville, CT” Meet at 9:00 AM at the dead end of Wintonbury Road, Simsbury, CT (GPS coordinates: 41.87826, -72.77226). Loop hike, about 5.5 miles. Dog friendly. Leader: Dave Wells (413) 231-6571 text or call
Wednesday November 12
Wednesday Hike: “Hike Goat Rock, Hampden, MA.” Meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM at Reid"s Corner, 20 E. Longmeadow Rd. ( Hampden Mini Mall), Hampden. The hike starts at 9:00 AM at Memorial Park, 495 Main St. Hampden. Approximate distance is 4 miles and is rated as moderate. Dog friendly. Leader: Mike Cronin (423) 566-3114 (Landline), (413) 432-9912 Cell.
Saturday November 15
Saturday Hike: “Arches Hike” – Meet at the now closed Friendly’s, 21 Southampton Rd (Rt. 202), Westfield, MA. We will carpool at 9:00 AM to the trail head in Chester, MA, Dog Friendly. 5 mile hike. Leader: Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029, Dyna309@charter.net.
Wednesday November 19
Wednesday Hike: “Hike Prison Camps.” Meet at 10:00 AM at trail head on Charnock road in Rutland, MA. After mailbox #244 on the left. Hike 5 miles on easy to moderate terrain with some elevation. Dogs allowed. Bring snacks, drinks. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 prefer text.
Saturday November 22
Saturday Hike: “Hike lower and upper sections of Peaked Mountain, Monson, MA” Meet at 9:00 AM at the Miller Forest Tract parking lot, 138 Butler, Rd. The lower section is an easy two mile loop. After we are done hiking the lower level we'll drive one mile to the upper section parking lot. The elevation at the summit is about 1200 feet and Mt. Wachusett and Mt Monadnock can be seen on a clear day. The total distance for the entire hike is about 4 miles. Dog friendly. Leader: Mike Cronin (413) 566-3114 (land line), (413) 432-9912 (cell).
Wednesday November 26
Wednesday Hike: “West end of Robinson State Park.” Meet 9:45 AM at the main entrance, 428 North St., Feeding Hills, MA. 2-3 miles, dog friendly. Leader: Kris Jackson (413) 782-0247, cell: (413) 386-7027, nausetrose3@gmail.com.
Saturday November 29
Saturday Hike: “McLean Game Refuge” – Breakfast at 8:00 AM at Drago's Kitchen, Mill Pond Dr, Suite C, Granby, CT. Leaving at 9:00 AM for McLean Game Refuge, 109 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT . Visit www.mcleangamerefuge.org for more information, Dogs allowed on leash. We’ll hike out the North trail to Spring Pond, then around the pond passing by streams and some small hills. Some minor elevation gain Leader: Tom Copp (860) 573-0328 downryder_TRC@hotmail.com
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."
General Hike Information
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