The Gansett Gazette

October-November
2015

Chapter Leadership Roster

Fall Gathering 2016
(yes, 2016)

Registration Open for 2015 Fall Gathering in New York
October 16-18, 2015

Narragansett Chapter Annual Meeting
Save November 7th

Please contact us if you have nominations for any of these awards. Bob Tessitore at bobtess@gmail.com

ACTIVITIES

Wed., Oct. 7. Hike and Social, Barrington. 3 mile hike and we go to dinner. Get off the couch and join us. Local hike through historic Drownsville in Barrington, Meet in parking lot of United Methodist Church, 230 Washington Rd., Barrington. Bring water and bug spray. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Possible social afterwards. Rain cancels. Leaves at 6 pm sharp. Light and reflective vest required. Heavy rain cancels. In light rain we can still do the bike path. This hike is rescheduled from last week. L Jean Josephson (401-245-5523, kayakjmj@yahoo.com)

Sat., Oct. 10. Barn Island to Napatree Pt. paddle. Kayaking from Barn Island, Stonington, CT to Napatree Point. Intermediate paddle about 9 miles. Short walk on Napatree Beach. Bring lunch, water. Mid paddle stop in Watch Hill for ice cream or snacks. L Michael Krabach (401-333-5350, mkrabach@cox.net) CL Nancy Eaton (n.eaton08@gmail.com)

Sun., Oct. 11. Groton X-Town Trail hike. 10 mile hike with a 6 mile shorter option on the Groton, CT X-Town Trail, hiking thru Bluff Point State Park, Haley Farm, the Mortimer Wright Preserve, Merritt Family Forest and Beebe Pond. Moderate pace on easy terrain with a steep hill for those on the 10 mile version of hike. Trail maps available on the Town of Groton webpage under Parks Forestry, Trails. Car spotting begins at 9:30 sharp, details when registering with leader. Wear sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water, and a snack. Heavy Rain cancels. L Colleen Quattromani (cqkayaker@aol.com) L Kim Pepas

Wed., Oct. 14. Hike and Social, Eastside Providence. We will hike out to India and Prospect Parks with the aid of the setting Sun for one hour on the East Side. Bring a flashlight. We start at 6:00pm. Directions: Heading north on 95 take 1-95 east then exit 2 for Gano and India St. stay right after the exit. Look for 1-95 signs make a right hand turn at the signs drive ( straight ahead through the underpass) (this is south main St. Cross over Wickenden St. into south main. After about three blocks look for Power or Planet St. ( It will be just after a string of yellow buildings on the left). Take a left on either St. Then another left and park on South water St. We meet at the kiosk. If coming from 1-95 west take the South main St. exit. L Herrick Spencer (401-723-1974 On day of hike 401-663-0267 cell, spencer295@cox.net) CL Janet Harris

Fri., Oct. 16-18. AMC 2015 Annual Fall Gathering. Come enjoy the fall foliage and beautiful autumn scenery at AMC’s 2015 Fall Gathering on historic Lake George! The 2015 Fall Gathering will be held October 16-18 and is being hosted by the Mohawk Hudson Chapter. Join AMC members from all chapters at Camp Chingachgook, nestled along the shore of gorgeous Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains. All AMC members and their friends are invited to enjoy this fun annual event! Registration for this event closes at 5:00PM (EST) on October 2, 2015. See the full information page. Narragansett Chapter members are encouraged to take advantage of this great event. Remember... We will be hosting this event next year.

Sat., Oct. 17. Dog Hike- Carolina South, Carolina Management Area. (canceled) 3.5 miles flat easy trails. L- Leslie Kelleter, CL- Paul Wynn and Russ Miller. Contact Lesli Kelleter to register at ldkelleter@gmail.com.

Sun., Oct. 18. Bigelow Hollow Hike. Sponsored by the Conservaton Committee. Enjoy a comfortably paced foliage hike through northeast CT's Bigelow Hollow State Park and Nipmuck State Forest. Carpool from Northern RI. Nominal parking fee at park. L Linda Pease (401-351-2234 7-9pm, linda.pease@cox.net) L John M. Stevens, reg/w John M Stevens (401-487-2629 7-9pm, jstevens184@gmail.com)

Wed., Oct. 21. Hike and Social, Narragansett. 2-3 mile hike and we go to dinner. Get off the couch and join us. Meet at the courtyard by the Narragansett Towers by the Coast Guard House. We'll walk on the beach or around town, depending on conditions. We leave at 6:00 pm. L Susan Boland (401-788-3534, sboland3@verizon.net)

Wed., Oct. 21. Steere Hill Farm and Phillips Farm hike. (new) Enjoy the Fall colors in this beautiful Glocester Land Trust. We will hike around 4-5 miles on this easy trail. Bring a snack and water. Register with leader. L Carol Baldwin (ctbaldwin36@yahoo.com) CL Elaine LaTorre

Sat., Oct. 24. Mt. Holyoke and the Seven Sisters hike. (new) Come check out the New England fall landscape while traversing Mt. Holyoke and the Seven sisters. Numerous ups and downs to tackle. Must be in good physical condition. About a 6.5 mile hike requiring a car spot. Mt. Holyoke Range State Park and Trail Map. Registration is required. Must email leader to register. L Rebecca Swagger (rebeccaswagger@hotmail.com) CL Steve Harrison

Sat., Oct. 24. Pauchaug Trail hike. (new) Moderate 8 plus miles-A beautiful hike from Rte 49 (Hell Hollow Road) over Mt. Misery to Rte 138. Not a beginner hike. We will meet at 9:30 am sharp at the parking area where 201 & 138 intersect. There is a gravel area marked with small Pachaug Trail sign. Please come on time, a car spot is necessary. L Kim Pepas (860-886-1710 Before 9 pm, ppepas8@comcast.net) L Colleen Quattromani (cqkayaker@aol.com), reg/w Kim Pepas.

Sun., Oct. 25. Fall Foliage Paddle - Escape Civilization. (canceled) Departing from Howard Conservation Launch (built in 2008) in Warwick to Rhodes-On-The-Pawtuxet. Ice cream/coffee/soup (??) after. L Linda Pease (401-351-2234, linda.pease@cox.net) L William Luther (508-761-5471, prijon@juno.com)

Fri., Oct. 30. George Washington Management Area hike. (new) Join us as we hike the 8 mile Walkabout Trail in GWMA. The Fall colors will be great. Register with leader. Rain will cancel this hike. Bring a few dollars for the parking fee. L Carol Baldwin (ctbaldwin36@yahoo.com)

Sat., Oct. 31. Browning Woods Farm Hike, South Kingstown. 5 miles easy hike through wooded uplands located at colonial Browning Woods Farm. Hike includes historic homestead foundations and rock walls. Historical information provided about area by South Kingstown Land Trust guide. L Kerri Green (kegreslp@gmail.com) CL Cesare Mitrano , reg/w Cesare Mitrano (cesjmit@gmail.com)

Sun., Nov. 1. Wickaboxet/Pratt Hike. (trip full) Hike the Wickaboxet loop and the Pratt extension. Park on Plain Meetinghouse Rd. Lots of lovely trails padded with pine needles, a view of the water, and a climb over Rattlesnake Ledge. Approximately 6 miles in length. Must register. Orange vests required, sturdy boots, dress in layers, bring 1.5 liters of water and food (even if you ate breakfast). Limited parking so carpooling is encouraged. Rain cancels. L Karen Paley (401-714-3569, ksurman1@cox.net) CL Liz Kroll (lizkroll@verizon.net)

Wed., Nov. 4. Hike and Social, East Greenwich. (new) 2-3 mile hike & a light supper out. Get off the couch. 6 pm start from Harborside parking lot. Bring flashlights. Rescheduled from Oct 28. L Sidney Wax (401-849-2595, sid_w@yahoo.com)

Sat., Nov. 7. Annual Chapter Meeting. This years Chapter Annual Meeting will be from 5:30 to 9:15pm on Saturday November 7. Socialize, attend a short business meeting where we recognize members for their work with the Chapter. Our feature speaker will be Ed Webster presenting his adventures on Mt. Everest. See the registration form for more information and details.

Tue., Nov. 10. Wolf Hill Land Trust hike. (new) Wolf Hill Land Trust in Smithfield is a 4 1/2 - 5 miles hike. This hike is suitable for beginners, very few hills. We will have lunch at Mercer Outlook with views of Providence and maybe the Bay. Register with leader, rain cancels this hike. L Carol Baldwin (ctbaldwin36@yahoo.com)

Wed., Nov. 11. Veterans Day Bike Ride. (new) 26 mile intermediate ride, moderate pace. Ride through Veterans Cemetery, So. County Bike Path, Slocum farms, URI. 10:00 start at Park & Ride, Rte 2 & 102 Wickford, bring water, snacks. Helmets req'd. Rain cancels. L Theodore Bell (401-615-5348, tcbell1@cox.net) CL Carol Richards (401-523-4062, carol_164@cox.net)

Fri., Nov. 13. Pot Luck Supper for Trail Work Volunteers. Attention all Volunteers who helped Create, Maintaining, and Improving our trails and bridges in 2015; this evening is for you. There will be food, and visual presentations. It will take place at a beautiful setting of West Greenwich Community Center located at 274 Victory Highway (Rt. 102) in back of W. G. Library. Time 5:30-8:00pm. Please bring food items as follows: Last names A - D Appetizer, E - R Main Dish, S - Z Dessert. Please RSVP by Nov. 6th. L Maria Earley (401-789-8331, xswampy50@gmail.com)

Sat., Nov. 14. Blue Hills Skyline Trail hike. (new) Hike the Skyline Trail in the Blue Hills Management Area. The hike will be 7 - 7 1/2 miles. This is not a beginners hike because of the terrain and distance. Rain will cancel this hike. Register with leader. L Carol Baldwin (ctbaldwin36@yahoo.com) L Kerri Green (kegreslp@gmail.com)

Sat., Nov. 14. Hike Norman Bird Sanctuary and Hanging Rock Trail. (new) Please join us for a hike this Saturday, 11/14 at 10am at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. A hidden gem of Middletown, RI. The hike will be approximately 4+ miles and will be a loop within sanctuary trails. It will have some short but steep uphills and and the trail to one of the overlooks will be rocky and uneven. For the effort, you will be treated to stunning views of the ocean and beautiful hiking. If anyone is still in a hiking mood we can pop over to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge for a couple more miles. Please note that the Norman trail fee is $3.00. L Sidney Wax (sid_w@yahoo.com) CL Debra Huntington , reg/w Debra (ddhuntington@gmail.com)

Sun., Nov. 15. Dog Hike- Carolina North, Carolina Management Area. 4.5 miles, some ups and downs. L Bonnie England, CL Paul Wynn, Leslie Kelleter, and Mercedes Rivero. To register contact Bonnie at bonniedune@aol.com.

Wed., Nov. 18. Hike and Social, Cliff Walk, Newport. (new) 2 1/2-3 mile hike and we go out to eat. Get off the couch and join us. Meet at CVS on Bellevue. Flashlights. Leave at 6 pm. L Mary Alice Smith (401-851-6906, maryalicesmith4@gmail.com)

Wed., Nov. 25. Hike and Social - Wickford. (new) 2 1/2-3 mile hike and we go out to eat. Get off the couch and join us. Meet at the municipal lot behind Rite Aid. 6 pm. Bring Flashlights. L Richard Sullivan (401-338-2880, grampydick2001@yahoo.com)

Thu., Nov. 26. Duval Trail hike. (new) How about a five mile hike before your Thanksgiving dinner? This trail begins above the historical Quaker cemetery in Perryville. The terrain varies with some elevation and a view of the ocean and Block Island. Wear sturdy shoes and a neon orange vest. Bring water and a snack. Must register as parking is limited. (Possible 2-mile extension if desired.) Start at 9:30am. Return at 12:30pm. L Karen Paley, L Elizabeth Kroll (LizKroll@verizon.net), reg/w Karen Paley (401-714-3569 before 7 pm, ksurman1@cox.net)

Fri., Nov. 27. Walk off the turkey with beautiful views on the Cliff Walk in Newport. (new) Meet at the Easton Beach parking lot at 9:45am for a 10:00 departure. Bring water, lunch and appropriate footwear and clothing. We'll walk for 2 hours at a moderate pace before eating our bag lunch (Turkey sandwich?). We will get back to the parking lot at about 2:00pm. L Karen Rudio (508-397-2316, Karenrudio@comcast.net)

Fri., Nov. 27. Fisherville Wildlife Refuge/Cuttyhunk Brook Preserve Hike. (new)Hike two nice locations one 4.5 mile Audubon property then drive 5 minutes to a Nature Conservancy property for 2.5 miles. Easy woodland trails, ideal for beginner hikers, BUT will be at a fast pace to get your heart rate up. Appropriate footwear required. Bring water and snacks. Start promptly at 10:30. ORANGE required for 2nd hike. Sprinkles will not cancel, bring rain coat. Heavy rain will cancel. Sorry, but no children or dogs. L Marcie Madsen (401-364-6538, marciem18@verizon.net)

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