"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, May 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Cheshire Patriot Trail
Leader: Ron Gagliardi
Notes: Park at the Cheshire Town Hall (84 S. Main St.). Once gathered, Ron Gagliardi will lead the group on a walk highlighting several of the sites included on The Cheshire Patriot Trail. The Cheshire Patriot Trail was developed in 2000 during Cheshire's Millennium Celebration as a way of transmitting to future generations an appreciation of the sacrifice made by so many local citizens to preserve our way of life. As we inch closer to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, this is a great opportunity to dive back into our local history.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Bartlem Park Trail
Leader: Hilary Norcia, Acting Director Chesprocott Health District
Notes: Park in the new lot at Bartlem Park and meet by the building with the ram weather vane near the Turf Field. May is Mental Health Awareness month. Hilary Norcia of Chesprocott will be leading this walk and a discussion about Mental Health.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Quinnipiac Gorge Trail
Leader: Kim Block
Notes: Park in the lot at te Cheshire/Meriden town line where Sindall Rd. turns into Finch Ave, adjacent to the brick Meriden Waterworks Building. Kim Block will lead the group as they walk along this path.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Brooke Preserve
Leader: Eric Hyson
Notes: Parking is available by the Cheshire Land Trust sign located along the east side of Sperry Road about 1/4 mile north of Cook Hill Road. Eric Hyson will lead the group on the trail that that loops around the entire preserve and offers views into the 4-acre Kolstad Woods. Park on Sperry Road. This walk will consist of a 1 mile loop with mild hills.