Thursday, January 1
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
No Registration Required
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.
The Redding Community Hiking Club is led by Redding Land Trust Trail Tenders who maintain Redding Land Trust preserved properties, and other volunteers who are experienced hikers and love the outdoors.
You are invited to join us on any of these planned hikes.
Start the New Year on the right foot — Join us on January 1st for a refreshing hike surrounded by the natural beauty of Redding! No registration required for this event.
Location: McCormack Preserve
Parking/Gathering Location: Parking area at the intersection of Pickett’s Ridge Road and George Hull Hill Road
Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 11 a.m. — arrive at least 10 minutes early
Hike Duration: Approximately 2 hours for the full 3.5-mile hike; participants may opt to hike half the distance for a shorter walk.
Hike Difficulty: Moderate with a few steep and rocky areas
Guide: Gordon Loery, co-president of the Redding Land Trust
Hiking group size: Open to all hikers — no limit on attendance!
Destination Website: reddingctlandtrust.org
Why should you go? This beautiful preserve offers views in all directions in winter. With deciduous and high coniferous woods, this preserve features meadows, a section along the Saugatuck River and an impressive glacial hill.
Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately and review these hiking tips.
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Winter Hikes (Registration and Details Coming Soon!)