Madison's Hammonasset State Beach Invites All For New Year's Hike

MADISON, CT - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) State Parks and its partners will sponsor free, guided hikes in many state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative taking place in all 50 states.

America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1, 2019 at a state park close to home. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.

“We are excited to host First Day Hikes as part of this national effort to get people outdoors and into our state parks,” said DEEP Commissioner Rob Klee. “Whether you join a guided hike or venture out on your own, you will not be disappointed in the variety of hiking trails that our state has to offer. Connecticut has hundreds of miles of trails appropriate for all age levels to enjoy as we celebrate the first day of 2019.”

One of the hikes will be at Madison's own Hammonasset State Beach Park:

Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT, 1:00 PM, easy walk, less than one mile. Meet at the Meigs Point Nature Center; hike will be led by Dr. Don Rankin and friends. Don is a dynamic speaker and will share his knowledge of Native Americans and geologic formations. Sponsor: Meigs Point Nature Center at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Website: www.ct.gov/deep/Hammonasset Cancellation: (203) 245-8743. Contact: Don Rankin, Russ Miller,Russell.Miller@ct.gov

Photo by Jack Kramer