Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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December Hikes
Wednesday December 18
Wednesday Hike: “Mt. Warner” - Meet at 9:00 AM, across the street from the Porter Phelps Huntington House, 130 River Dr,(Rt 47) Hadley, MA. Park on the grassy area. About 3-1/2-4 miles, with a short section along a paved roadway. Dogs allowed on leash. Leaders: Mady Schorsch, mrschorsch@verizon.net; (413) 253-3032 (H) and Ann Morin, morinann@hotmail.com; (413) 374-1040 (C); (413) 592-4123 (H).
Saturday December 21
Saturday Hike: “Mount Tom, South” - Meet at The Log Cabin parking lot, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA. Hike will depart at 9:00 AM. Hike from the south (steep) side of Mt. Tom to the plane crash memorial. Dog Friendly. Leader: Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029, Dyna309@charter.net
Wednesday December 25 - Merry Christmas
Saturday December 28
Saturday Hike: “Mount Toby” - Meet at 9:00 AM at the Mt. Toby Parking Area, 88 Reservation Road, Sunderland, MA. DO NOT USE GOOGLE DIRECTIONS. From Sunderland center, take Rt. 47 north about 4 miles to Reservation Rd on the right. Dog friendly; but must be kept on a leash. Leaders: Mady Schorsch (413) 253-3032 (H), mrschorsch@verizon.net Ann Morin (413) 374-1040 (C), 413-592-4123 (H) morinann@hotmail.com
January Hikes
Wednesday January 1st
Happy New Year: Open date - if anyone can lead a hike on this date, please email the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com.
Saturday January 4
Saturday Hike: “Northwest Park” - Meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM at Friendly’s on (Route 75), 2 Corporate Dr, Windsor Locks, CT. Cars will depart Friendly’s at 9:00 AM. Hike will start at the Northwest Park parking lot, 145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT. Bathrooms available on site. Dog friendly. Leader: Cindy DeSellier (413) 297-3881, cdesellier@charter.net
Wednesday January 8
Wednesday Hike: Meet at 9 AM in the Long Pond Boat Ramp parking lot, off 122 in Rutland, MA. An easy 6 mile loop through historic prison camps. Bring snacks and micro-spikes. Leader: Delro (509) 612-2557 text preferred.
Saturday January 11
Saturday Hike: “Fitzgerald Lake” – Meet at Tandem Bagel Company, 228 King Street, Northampton, MA for breakfast at 8:00 AM. Cars will depart Tandem Bagel Co. at 9:00 AM. Hike will start at the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area on North Farms Road, Northampton, MA at 9:30 AM, approximately 4.5 miles. Dog friendly but must be kept on a leash. Leader: Mike Cronin (413) 432-9912 (call or text), mike92341@gmail.com
Wednesday January 15
Wednesday Hike: Meet at 8 AM for breakfast at the Night and Day Diner, 1456 N. Main St. Palmer, MA. Depart at 9 AM for the trailhead parking lot, 43 Butler Rd, Monsoon, MA. Hike 4 miles, moderate difficulty. Dog Friendly. Leader: Don Maynard (413) 525-3464.
Saturday January 18: “Mount Toby” – Meet at the Mt. Toby Parking Area, 88 Reservation Road, Sunderland, MA 01375. Hike will depart at 9:00 AM. Hike up Mount Toby including the caves and the fire tower; approximately 5-6 mile. Dog friendly; must be kept on a leash. Leader: Suzanne McAuley (413) 530-4686 or corgislivehere@gmail.com
Wednesday January 22
Wednesday Hike: “Whitaker Woods Nature Preserve /McCann Family Farm, Somers, CT” Meet at 9:30 AM at the Whitaker Woods parking area off of Wells Rd. which is on the south side of (.1 mile east of Dream Dogs) Rt. 190 (runs east-west). The WWNP / McCann Farm offers a five mile, approximately three hour hike through reforested farm lands just north of Shenipsit State Park in Somers, CT. We’ll hike along rolling hills with a few moderate uphill climbs, and classic New England winter scenes with bedrock ledges, impressive stone walls, and gurgling streams. An optional post-hike climb up to the Soapstone Mountain tower – a very short drive away – is available for anyone wanting to extend the trip. Come prepared with snowshoes, microspikes, and hiking poles depending on the weather. Leader: Donna Katz (413) 531-6879 or donna.katz56@gmail.com
Saturday January 25
Saturday Hike: “Northfield Mountain” - Meet at 8:00 AM for breakfast at the Wagon Wheel, 39 French King Hwy, Gill, MA. Meet at 9:00 AM at Northfield Mountain Recreation Area Parking Lot, 99 Miller's Fall Rd (Rt. 63), Northfield, MA to hike Northfield Mountain's Rose Ledges trail. (Snowshoes if snow) micro-spikes are a must if hiking. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095, bettrad@msn.com. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Wednesday January 29
Wednesday Hike: “Rabbit Run/Soapstone Mountain” - Meet for breakfast at 9 AM at the Country Store, Petersham, 2 N Main St, Petersham, MA 01366. Meet for the hike at 9:45 to caravan to trail head. Approximately 3 hours/6 miles with beautiful views of Quabbin. Fairly flat with one steep climb to a great vista then gradual downhill. Bring snacks and microspikes if icy. Leader: Betty and Ray Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Hikes Schedule
Pre-hike breakfasts are at the discretion of the hike leader. Please do not attend breakfast if you are not feeling well. 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). 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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