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SGPA HIKES FOR 2013 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, sturdy 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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January 1, 2013 (Tuesday), 1:30 P.M. |
New Year's Day Hike Pictures and description |
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February 10, 1:30 P.M. |
Winter Tree Identification Hike Pictures and description |
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March 17, 11:00 A.M. |
Spring Hikers' Hike.
Pictures and description
A strenuous hike over rough terrain. |
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April 14, 1:30 P.M. |
History-of-the-Giant Hike Pictures and description |
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April 21, 1:30 P.M. |
Spring Wildflower Hike Pictures and description |
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May 5, 8:00 A. M. |
Early Bird Watchers' Hike Pictures and description |
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May 26, 1:30 P.M. |
Introduction to Hiking in the Giant - "Giant 101" Description |
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June 2, 1:30 P. M. |
HIKE-A-GIANT Pictures and description |
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June 9, 1:30 P. M. |
Insect Life at the Giant Pictures and description |
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FALL AND WINTER |
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September 8, 1:30 P.M. |
Geology-of-the-Giant Hike Pictures and description |
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September 15, 1:30 P.M. |
Biodiversity Hike Description |
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October 20, 1:30 P.M. |
Fall Foliage Hike |
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October 27, 1:30 P.M. |
Introduction to Hiking in the Giant - “Giant 102” Description |
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November 17, 11:00 A. M. |
Fall Hikers' Hike Pictures and descriptionA strenuous hike over rough terrain. |
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December 8, Hikes start at 1:30 P.M. Social and songs at 3:00 P.M. |
Holiday Hike and Social Pictures and description |
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January 1, 2014, 1:30 P.M. (Wednesday) |
New Year's Day Hike Pictures and description |
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