Woodstock Early Bird has been getting some posts and updates from Hunter Melville of South Woodstock who has organized a new South Woodstock Hiking and Walking Club, in part to help his Boy Scout Troop complete a badge, but also as a way to integrate locals with dogs in need of exercise into the mix. So far two hikes have taken place…and here is Hunter’s latest invitation for a walk this coming Sunday morning, December 4th. You’ll note that he has included a link to a new Facebook page at the bottom also the map to the left. Fresh air, new friends, exploring, doggy outings…what could be better?
Hikers & Walkers!
Our second hike proved even more successful than the first. 16 hikers had a great time climbing up Morgan Hill for a loop around Birch Hill. We also came up with a rule: if a car makes it necessary for us to clear the road, we’ll move to the left, all of us. We’ll walk INTO traffic. This hike was about 3 1/2 miles in length, some uphill and a bit of field walking along the Kedron Brook. We were happy to have Wendy Jackson from the Kedron Valley Inn, four Dembinskis, three Leavitts. Fiona Blundin, Carey and Kent Underwood join us as new hikers. Thanks also to Holly at the store who fired up the hot chocolate machine for us when we returned at trip’s end.
Next Sunday, we’ll be getting into the woods a bit with a loop off Noah Wood Road. A hike up John Darling Road, across to Townsend Corners and back down Long Hill Road. This trip will be a steady climb of about 4 1/2 miles in length. Please note we’ll be meeting at 10:30am at the bottom of Noah Wood Road. You can park there, or if you prefer by the store and we’ll give you a ride up. Be at the store at 10:15am if you want to park there.
Hope you can make it Sunday morning!
We’ve also started a Facebook Group for the club, please join and make suggestions for future hikes: http://www.facebook.com/groups/316690935010490/
Julia Carlisle
Woodstock Early Bird 
Posted by A. E. Norton on December 3, 2011 at 11:34
Great idea. Have often thought of starting one locally (central Woodstock, essentially) as I see walkers in pairs and threes going by on Linden Hill. Will hope to join in soon.
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