What we’re about
This is a group for anyone interested in hiking (most of our members are 50 years old and older). All skills levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.
PLEASE make sure you have a CLEAR PHOTO of yourself on your profile picture. This is REQUIRED so that you can easily be recognized.
Every weekend we offer hikes of varying degrees of difficulty. Hike are free for members (membership only $15) and $3 per hike for non-members. Sometimes we stop at a restaurant for supper after the hike.
"C" hikes are the easiest with minimal elevation and duration (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours). "B" hikes are more challenging in terms of elevation & duration (2 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours). "A" hikes are the most challenging (4 to 6 1/2 hours).
Hiking boots or sturdy footwear & a backpack are strongly recommended. Bring liquids and a trail lunch. Children are welcome. It's up to the hike leader if dogs are allowed.
Please give yourself plenty of time, to find us, since we only wait an extra 10 minutes, before starting an event, to be fair to everyone. You are responsible, for your own safety and we cannot be held liable.
The leader normally goes to the "meet" rather than the "carpool" site. People are expected to "self-assemble" and leave the "carpool" site to arrive at the "Meet" site on time.
All questions concerning a particular hike can and should be addressed with the leader for that hike.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bent of the River Audubon - Southbury, CT185 E Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, CT
B Level hike starting at 11:00 am. Please be prepared to hike 6.5 miles with just a few short hills, during 3 to 3.5 hours. I tested the paths, and waterproof hiking footwear is needed. We will meet in the parking lot and will start with hiking by the river. Because this is an Audubon, they do not allow dogs.
Website for Bent of the River Audubon (including trails map) is at https://bentoftheriver.audubon.org/
Please bring: Clothing layers (no cotton or jeans), waterproof hiking footwear, backpack, poles, water and snacks, personal first aid and meds, and tick repellent.
Driving Directions: Please click on the map in the Meetup app in order to use your navigation. Address is 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Take I-84, Exit 14. Go north on Route 172 (South Britain Rd), and then turn left onto East Flat Hill Rd, where the white church and corner store are. Audubon is on the left.
We do ask for a contribution of $3 per hike, or $15 per year, to cover meetup.com fees and our annual social event.
By RSVPing you acknowledge that "The Hiking Group - CT & NY" is not a professional outdoor organization. The sole purpose of this group is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded adventurers. As a participant you understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap.
- Hike Seth Low Pierrepont State ParkSeth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve, Ridgefield, CT
For those of us who are not doing family Easter events for the entire day of Easter, let's hike in the afternoon. We can keep the string of Sunday hikes going. Note: This hike starting time is 1:30 PM.
This will be a approximately 5 mile hike with elevation changes. Intended as a relatively lightweight Easter afternoon hike to get us moving. So easier and shorter relative to other hikes this group does. It's an afternoon hike.
Located in Ridgefield, CT, Seth Low Pierrepont State Park is a relatively small park, adjacent to the Bennetts/Windwig/Pine Mountain parks. The multiuse trails are primarily built and maintained by the local mountain biking group, in partnership with State land managers. Depending on foliage, there are great views to the horizon at times. Most of the park is up high.If you RSVP “YES” and can’t make it, PLEASE change your RSVP so that the next person on the waitlist can attend.
We do ask for a contribution of $3 per hike, or $15 per year, to cover meetup.com fees, which meetup raised significantly for 2025.IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE:
With your RSVP you acknowledge that “The Hiking Group - CT & NY” is not a professional organization. The sole purpose of this organization is to enjoy the outdoors with likeminded adventurers. As a participant you understand that you are responsible for your own preparation and wellbeing and will hold no one else liable in case of injury.
