"WALK JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT"
Our Mission: To promote healthy lifestyles for all ages by providing a variety of interesting walking events in the Cheshire area with opportunities for education, socialization and exploration. Our Goal: To provide venues for all trekkers to connect and socialize at our walking events, while group leaders present interesting topics during walks. Walks are scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. In case of inclement weather, the Parks & Recreation Department will announce the cancellation no sooner than 24 hours in advance, but usually a few hours before the walk. In case of a cancellation due to inclement weather, whenever possible, the makeup will be held at the same time, day of the week and location the following week. Occasionally, makeups will not be possible. Preregister to attend each walk and receive updates on specific meeting location and any changes to the schedule via email. Participants should dress for the day's weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Sunscreen and bug spray are suggested. If you have binoculars, you may want to bring them too!
"THE BEST TRAIL MIX OF ALL...CHESHIRE'S!!!"
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Ball & Socket Arts tour & Farmington Canal Heritage Trail walk
Leader: Ilona Somogyi & Stephen Burner
Notes: Parking is available in the rear lot of Ball & Socket Arts easily accessible off Willow Street. Ilona Somogyi will begin the event with a guided tour of Ball & Socket Arts, then Steve Burner will take the group for a walk south down the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Riverbound Farm Sanctuary
Leader: Eric Hyson
Notes: Parking is available at 1881 Cheshire Street. The group will start with a brief tour of the museum in the old farmhouse on Riverbound Farm. Eric Hyson will lead the group on a nice fall stroll on the trails at Riverbound Farm Sanctuary.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Mixville Park
Leader: Hilary Norcia, Chesprocott Health District
Notes: Park in the main lot at 1300 Notch Road and meet leader, Hilary Norcia of Chesprocott Health District. She will lead a discussion on dental hygiene and guide the group on a walk around the pond.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Bartlem Walking Trail
Leader: Ron Gagliardi
Notes: Park in the southern/new parking lot by the turf fields and meet Ron Gagliardi who will present a lifestyle that may just change your life: Only Positivity In and Out. In addition to this discussion, the group will also have the opportunity to explore and admire all the scarecrows that the community has installed on the Great Lawn.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Leader: Peter Picone & Breina Schain
Notes: Park in the trail parking lot at West Main Street off Railroad Avenue. Peter Picone and Breina Schain will lead the group on a walk heading north from West Main Street.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Stonebridge
Leader: Kim Block
Notes: Parking Location to be confirmed. Join Kim Block on this fitness walk around Stonebridge Crossing including the residential area as well as the shopping center if it is open at the time.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Boulder Knoll
Leader: Sean Henri
Notes: Join Sean Henri on a walk around Boulder Knoll and learn about the history of farming and copper mining there.
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Trail Trekkers: Wednesday 9/17/2025 at 10:00 a.m.
44777 B
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09/17/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Riverbound Farm
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Wednesday, 9/17/2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverbound Farm Sanctuary
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Trail Trekkers: Wednesday 10/15/2025 at 10:00 a.m.
14777 A
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10/15/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Mixville Rec. Area - Mixville Pond
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Wednesday, 10/15/2025 at 10:00 a.m. Health Talk at Mixville with Hilary Norcia of Chesprocott Health District- meet in the parking lot.
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Trail Trekkers: Saturday 10/25/2025 at 10:00 a.m.
44777 B
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10/25/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bartlem Park - Bartlem Walking Trail
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Wednesday, 10/25/2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Bartlem Walking Trail
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Trail Trekkers: Saturday 11/1/2025 at 4:00 p.m.
14777 C
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11/01/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Linear Park - Railroad Ave Parking Lot
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Wednesday, Saturday 11/1/2025 at 4:00 p.m. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail - park in the lot on Railroad Ave. (off of West Main St.)
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Trail Trekkers: Wednesday 11/19/2025 at 2:00 p.m.
14777 D
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11/19/2025
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Stonebridge
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$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
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Wednesday, 11/19/2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Stonebridge (Parking details TBA)
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Trail Trekkers: Saturday 12/6/2025 at 10:00 a.m.
14777 E
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12/06/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Boulder Knoll
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Wednesday, 12/06/2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Boulder Knoll
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