Saturday, July 26
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration is Closed
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 spring and summer 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 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 for our July hike on Saturday, July 26 – Lobster Pot and Stormfield Hike: this a rare opportunity to tour Susan Durkee’s beautiful gardens at the Lobster Pot, followed by a hike through the property around Mark Twain’s last home, Stormfield.
Parking/Gathering Location: Details will be emailed to all registered participants several days before the hike
Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 10:30 am. — arrive at least 10 minutes early
Hike Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Guide: Susan Durkee, Lobster Pot owner, portrait artist, master gardener.
Hiking group size: Limited to 20
Destination Website: https://www.susandurkee.com/about-the-artist
Why should you go? Tour Susan Durkee’s formal gardens in summer bloom surrounding the historic Mark Twain property, hear a short presentation from Susan’s in-depth knowledge of Mark Twain and enjoy a lovely, sun-dappled hike through adjacent Stormfield trails. Walk the trails that Mark Twain loved!
Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately and review these hiking tips.
Upcoming Hikes:
(Click live links below for details , information on later hikes coming soon)
August 9, 10:30-12:00 pm: Stormfield
September 6, 10:00-11:00 am: Highstead
By registering for this event you give permission to the Mark Twain Library to share your contact information with the Redding Land Trust, our co-sponsor for this event.
*Registration will close for this hike on Thursday, July 24 at 4:00 pm.
Registration is full for this event.