• Winter Wonder Blue-Blazed Challenge

    Throughout Connecticut

    Discover eight Blue-Blazed Trail hikes across eight Connecticut counties, running from the Winter to Spring Solstice. Registration is $43.40—log just one hike and earn a CFPA camp mug to clip to your pack!

  • Blue-Blazed News & Brews

    Blue-Blazed News & Brews
    Elicit Brewing Co. - Manchester 165 Adams St, Manchester, CT, United States

    Grab a pint and join us for a fun, laid-back evening to catch up on Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail news, swap trail stories, and spend time with fellow forest and trail supporters.

    RSVP Now Free 23 spots left
  • Backpacking Fundamentals Seminar

    Connecticut Forest & Park Association 16 Meriden Road, Middlefield, CT, United States

    Enjoy a a one-of-a-kind, fun, interactive presentation on how to pack a backpack, campsite selection, efficient hiking, lightweight alternatives, and more by Reach Your Summit, Mat Jobin.

  • Postponed Middlesex County – Tynan Connector to Mount Higby Out-&-Back

    Winter Wonder Blue-Blazed Challenge
    Tynan Memorial Park Higby Road, Middletown, CT, United States

    Discover sweeping views and classic traprock scenery on this moderate 5.6-mile hike in Middlesex County along the Tynan Connector to Mount Higby. Please bring water, layers and sturdy shoes, or anything else you need to stay comfortable in the woods for a couple of hours.

    RSVP Now Free 11 spots left
  • Fairfield County – Aspetuck Trail into Huntington Woods (lollipop)

    Winter Wonder Blue-Blazed Challenge
    Aspetuck Valley Trail Poverty Hollow Rd Parking 160 Poverty Hollow Rd, Newtown, CT, United States

    Discover the Aspetuck Trail on this moderate 5.6-mile lollipop loop that winds into the serene Huntington Woods State Park. Please bring water, layers and sturdy shoes, or anything else you need to stay comfortable in the woods for a couple of hours.

    RSVP Now Free 20 spots left
  • Short Is The New Long: New England’s Long Distance Hiking Paths

    Connecticut Forest & Park Association 16 Meriden Road, Middlefield, CT, United States

    Enjoy a unique, fun and interactive presentation of stories, photos, tips and more about thru-hiking by Reach Your Summit, Mat Jobin. Highlights include: Long Trail (Vermont), New England Trail (Connecticut/Massachusetts), Mid-State Trail (Massachusetts), Wapack Trail (Massachusetts/New Hampshire), North-South Trail (Rhode Island), Bay Circuit Trail (Massachusetts), South Taconic Trail (Massachusetts/New York), Cohos Trail (New Hampshire) and more.