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SGPA HIKES FOR 2008 The SGPA Hiking Committee has planned the following schedule of hikes for this year. All hikes are open to the public. Unless noted otherwise, all hikes will leave from the bulletin board at the park entrance on Sunday afternoons. The entrance to Sleeping Giant Park is on the north side of Mt. Carmel Avenue in northern Hamden, about 0.5 mile east of Whitney Avenue. Hikers should wear comfortable, supportive shoes and bring snacks and water, as desired. No pets, please.The SGPA hiking committee also sponsors the Giant Masters program for SGPA members who hike all the marked trails. E-mail inquiries about the hikes may be sent to: SGPA Hiking Committee Chairman |
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SPRING AND SUMMER |
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February 17, 1:30 P.M. |
Winter Tree Identification Hike Pictures |
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March 16, 11:00 A.M. |
Almost Spring Hikers' Hike.
Pictures
A strenuous hike over rough terrain. |
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March 30, 1:30 P.M. |
History-of-the-Giant Hike Pictures |
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April 20, 1:30 P.M. |
Special Earth Day Ceremony and Hike |
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May 4, 1:30 P.M. |
Spring Wildflower Hike Pictures |
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May 11, 8:00 A. M. |
Early Bird Watchers' Hike Pictures |
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June 8, 1:30 P. M. |
HIKE-A-GIANT Pictures |
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June 22, 9:30 A. M. |
Invasive Species Hike and Project |
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FALL AND WINTER |
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September 28, 1:30 P.M. |
Fall Wildflower Hike Pictures |
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October 12, 1:30 P.M. |
"East End" Hike Pictures |
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October 19, 1:30 P.M. |
Fall Foliage Hike Pictures |
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November 2, 11:00 A. M. |
Fall Hikers' Hike PicturesA strenuous hike over rough terrain. |
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November 9, 1:30 P.M. |
Geology-of-the-Giant Hike Pictures |
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December 7, Hikes start at 1:30 P.M. Social and songs at 3:00 P.M. |
Holiday Hike and Social Choice of short or long hike Pictures |
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January 1, 2009, 1:30 P.M. |
New Year's Day Hike Pictures |
Click on the following for a printable hiking schedule in
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