Saturday, March 14
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
*Registration Required Below. Registration closes on Thursday, March 12 at 4 pm
The Redding Community Hiking Club, a collaboration between the Redding Land Trust, the Mark Twain Library and Redding Neighbors & Newcomers returns with a series of seasonal hikes in our gorgeous open space.
Hike in Redding’s 2000+ acres of beautiful open space and in surrounding communities, with benefits for all:
- Enjoy memorable outings with family and friends.
- Promote health through outdoor exercise.
- Create community connections.
- Access the restorative power of nature.
Many hikes will be led by Redding Land Trust and Town Trail Tenders, who maintain Town and Redding Land Trust preserved properties along with other community members who love the outdoors.
You are invited to join us on any of these planned hikes. Register early, as space is limited, and hikes fill up quickly.
Join us on Saturday, March 14
Location: Gallows Hill Natural Area
Parking/Gathering Location: Details will be provided to registered participants before the hike
Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 11 a.m. — please arrive at least 10 minutes early
Hike Duration: Approximately 90 minutes, with an optional post-hike gathering at Redding Roadhouse
Hike Difficulty: Moderate — the trail may be slippery and is hilly in some areas. Bring boots since there may be snow on the ground and stream crossings.
Guides: Scott MacMillan, trail tender
Hiking group size: 20 participants
Destination Website: reddingctlandtrust.org
Why should you go? Herald the long-anticipated coming of spring as we wind our way over trails with names that reflect Redding’s early history — Gallows Hill was the site of a patriot encampment during the American Revolution. We’ll pass under a hemlock grove canopy and past some gnarly mountain laurel. If time permits, we may ascend to The Noose, a rocky height of more than 600 feet.
Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately and review these hiking tips.
Upcoming Hikes – More details to come soon
Saturday, April 11 – Visit a Beaver Lodge
Saturday, April 18 – Hike Putnam Park with Redding’s Town Historians