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SGPA HIKES FOR 2009 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 15, 1:30 P.M. |
Winter Tree Identification Hike Pictures |
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March 22, 11:00 A.M. |
Spring Hikers' Hike.
Pictures
A strenuous hike over rough terrain. |
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March 29, 1:30 P.M. |
History-of-the-Giant Hike Pictures |
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April 19, 1:00 P.M. |
Earth Day Bioblitz |
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May 3, 1:30 P.M. |
Spring Wildflower Hike Pictures |
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May 10, 8:00 A. M. |
Early Bird Watchers' Hike Pictures |
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May 31, 1:30 P.M. |
First Annual Beginners' Hike |
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June 7, 1:30 P. M. |
HIKE-A-GIANT Pictures |
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June 21, 1:30 P. M. |
Invasive Species Hike |
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FALL AND WINTER |
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September 13, 1:30 P.M. |
Geology-of-the-Giant Hike Pictures |
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September 27, 1:30 P.M. |
Fall Wildflower Hike Pictures |
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October 11, 1:30 P.M. |
"East End" Hike Pictures |
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October 18, 1:30 P.M. |
Fall Foliage Hike Pictures |
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November 8, 11:00 A. M. |
Fall Hikers' Hike PicturesA strenuous hike over rough terrain. |
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December 6, 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, 2010, 1:30 P.M. |
New Year's Day Hike Pictures |
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