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Hiking

Ward Pound Ridge Via Lewisboro Town Park

Sun, Jan 4, 2026 · 9:45 AM EST

Ward Pound Ridge Via Lewisboro Town Park

by Westchester Outdoor & More

Squantz Pond State Park and Pootatuck State Forest

Fri, Jan 9, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST

Squantz Pond State Park and Pootatuck State Forest

by The Hiking Group - CT & NY

Upper Paugussett State Forest/Lake Lillinonah. Picnic afterwards.

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST

Upper Paugussett State Forest/Lake Lillinonah. Picnic afterwards.

by The Hiking Group - CT & NY

Rock Lot and Scott Preserve.

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM EST

Rock Lot and Scott Preserve.

by The Hiking Group - CT & NY

Walking

Hike Upper Paugussett, Lillinonah Trail, Newtown CT

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 · 9:30 AM EST

Hike Upper Paugussett, Lillinonah Trail, Newtown CT

by Hartford Area Hiking™

New Year, Self-Guided Downtown Walk, and Late Lunch

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 · 1:00 PM EST

New Year, Self-Guided Downtown Walk, and Late Lunch

by New Haven Walking Group

Naugatuck State Forest, 7+mile with approximately 1,200ft in Elevation Gain.

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST

Naugatuck State Forest, 7+mile with approximately 1,200ft in Elevation Gain.

by The Hiking Group - CT & NY

Lunch Grace Farms and/or 2026 Events Brainstorming

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 · 12:30 PM EST

Lunch Grace Farms and/or 2026 Events Brainstorming

by Women's 45 & Up Social & Walking Club

Running

Hike Upper Paugussett, Lillinonah Trail, Newtown CT

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 · 9:30 AM EST

Hike Upper Paugussett, Lillinonah Trail, Newtown CT

by Hartford Area Hiking™

Naugatuck Forest East, +/-12 Miles, Intermediate Hike

Tue, Dec 30 · 9:00 AM EST

Naugatuck Forest East, +/-12 Miles, Intermediate Hike

by CT Outdoors -- Sierra Club

Lake Windwing, Hemlock Hills & Pine Mtn. - Picnic Afterwards.

Mon, Jan 5, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST

Lake Windwing, Hemlock Hills & Pine Mtn. - Picnic Afterwards.

by The Hiking Group - CT & NY

Kettletown; Jackson Cove, Pomperaug & Crest Loops, +/- 10 Miles, Intermediate

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST

Kettletown; Jackson Cove, Pomperaug & Crest Loops, +/- 10 Miles, Intermediate

by CT Outdoors -- Sierra Club

Cycling

Metacomet Tr CT NET Section 20, moderate

Thu, Jan 8, 2026 · 9:15 AM EST

Metacomet Tr CT NET Section 20, moderate

by Appalachian Mountain Club - Connecticut Chapter (CT AMC)

20s & 30s Sleeping Giant Tower Trail Hike

Sat, Jan 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST

20s & 30s Sleeping Giant Tower Trail Hike

by Appalachian Mountain Club - Connecticut Chapter (CT AMC)

Lake Windwing, Hemlock Hills & Pine Mtn. - Picnic Afterwards.

Mon, Jan 5, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST

Lake Windwing, Hemlock Hills & Pine Mtn. - Picnic Afterwards.

by The Hiking Group - CT & NY

Hike Upper Paugussett, Lillinonah Trail, Newtown CT

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 · 9:30 AM EST

Hike Upper Paugussett, Lillinonah Trail, Newtown CT

by Hartford Area Hiking™

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