Saturday, August 9
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Waiting List: Redding Community Hiking Club — Summer Hike Aug 9
Waiting List: Redding Community Hiking Club — Summer Hike Aug 9
*Registration will close for this hike on Thursday, August 7, at 4:00 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 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 hike on Saturday, August 9 – Saugatuck Falls Natural Area* – focus on plant identification *Note trail name has been updated
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: Hannah Chambers, with a degree in Horticulture and Design, is a recent transplant to Redding and Trail Tender volunteer
Hiking group size: Limited to 20
Destination Website: https://reddingctlandtrust.org/saugatuck-falls
Why should you go? Learn about the diverse native plants including mountain laurel, ferns, mossy outcrops as well as invasives
Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately and review these hiking tips.
Following the hike: Optional lunch with separate checks at the Redding Roadhouse
Upcoming Hikes:
(Click live links below for details , information on later hikes coming soon)
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, August 7 at 4:00 pm.
Registration is full for this event.