Scantic River Super Bowl Hike Set For Feb. 12

Press release from the Scantic River Watershed Association:

Feb. 1, 2023

Join members of the Scantic River Watershed Association and stretch those legs before the big game on Super Bowl Sunday, February 12th, 2023 for a leisurely hike along the Scantic River. The annual hike will begin at the Scantic River State Park off of Quality Avenue in Somers, CT.

The hike will start in Somers and then head west along the river towards Enfield and then loop back to Somers. Along the hike you will be able to admire the scenic and natural beauty of the the Scantic River. Part of the hike requires hiking up two slightly steep inclines. Total distance for the hike is around two miles and should take about an hour and 30 minutes. Please wear hiking shoes, dress warmly and show off your favorite Super Bowl team colors. Meet for the hike at 1pm at the dirt access road which is a left turn off Quality Avenue in Somers, CT.

This hike is open to the general public and there is no fee involved. The SRWA is asking all participants to donate a non-perishable food item to benefit the various area Food Shelves.

Inclement weather could cancel the hike. For more information contact the trip leader, Mike Dynia at (860) 573 6620 or email info at mdynia@yahoo.com

This press release was produced by the Scantic River Watershed Association. The views expressed here are the author's own.