Saturday, July 18
10:00 am - 11:00 am
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BELOW AND WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, JULY 16, AT 4 PM.
*HIKING UPDATE: NOTE NEW LOCATION AND HIKING LEADER
Location: Gallows Hill Natural Area
Parking/Gathering Location: To be provided with registration
Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 10 a.m. — arrive at least 10 minutes early
Hike Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Hike Difficulty: Moderate, with a few challenging areas
Guide: Scott MacMillan
Hiking group size: Limited to 25
Why should you go? Enjoy a group hike at Gallows Hill Natural Area. We will wind our way over trails with names reminiscent of Redding’s early history — Gallows Hill being the site of a patriot encampment during the American Revolution — under the canopy of a hemlock grove and past gnarly mountain laurel. Time permitting, we may ascend to The Noose, at a rocky height of more than 600 feet. https://reddingctlandtrust.org/gallows-hill
Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately; long pants and sturdy shoes are mandatory. Review these hiking tips.
ABOUT THE REDDING COMMUNITY HIKING CLUB
The Redding Community Hiking Club, a collaboration between Redding Land Trust and Mark Twain Library, offers family-friendly, guided hikes in our town’s gorgeous open space. Most hikes are led by trustees from the Redding Land Trust, Town Trail Tenders, (volunteers who maintain both the Town of Redding and Redding Land Trust preserved properties), along with other community members. Typical hikes focus simply on getting outside to enjoy the benefits of nature, outdoor fitness and opportunities to connect with others in our community, and other hikes have a specific educational component, such as plant identification, geology, history, birding, etc.
Note: Space is limited due to parking restrictions and for group safety. Hikes fill up quickly, so register early to attend.
More upcoming hikes:
August 8 – Norwalk River Trail, Register Here
August 27 – August Full Moon Walk, Register Here
By registering for this event, you permit the Mark Twain Library to share your contact information with our community partner, the Redding Land Trust.
Registration is full for this event.