Shoreline Greenway Trail — Shoreline Greenway Trail

REMINDER!

Jo — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:14:38 +0000

SGT First Saturday walk is this Saturday (February 4) in Branford at 10 a.m.!

Leo Cristofar

Leo Cristofar will lead this hike that begins by traversing a developed section of the SGT trail parallel to Tilcon Road and continues onto Totoket Road. It will proceed across onto Blackstone Avenue and into Young’s Park, then loop around the park and return via the “Around Branford” Trail.

Note: The trail is not yet suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Terrain varies from smooth to rough road surfaces, so wear sturdy shoes.

Come join us for a hearty walk and lots of fun!

Directions: Route 146, turn south on Totoket Road, bear left at ”V” (golf course on left and ahead on right). First left is Tilcon Road which ends at the western end of the Stony Creek. Meet at the Tilcon parking lot by 10a.m.

If there is any question about weather cancellation, feel free to call J. Miller at 203 481-3870.

SGT “First Saturday” Winter Walk in Branford Feb. 4

Jo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:20:51 +0000

Hardy walkers join us at 10a.m. for the SGT “First Saturday” Winter Walk taking place in Branford on February 4. The SGT Team will lead a hike along a section of the trail the town and SGT have agreed to develop next. Everyone is welcome to join us and share in the trail’s vision!

The walk will begin by traversing a developed section of the SGT trail parallel to Tilcon Road and continue onto Totoket Road. We will cross over onto Blackstone Avenue and into Young’s Park. Next we will loop around the park and return via the “Around Branford” Trail. Terrain varies from smooth to rough road surfaces, so wear sturdy shoes. If enough snow is on the ground, feel free to wear snowshoes or X-Country skis.

Note: The trail is not yet suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

Come one, come all – we look forward to sharing this walk with you!

If there is any question about weather cancellation, feel free to call J. Miller at 203 481-3870.

“First Saturday” SGT Winter Walk on Feb 4 in Branford

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:20:18 +0000

HARDY WALKERS! JOIN OUR HIKE AROUND THE PINE ORCHARD LOOP – Meet at 10 a.m. Walk along the section that the Branford Shoreline Greenway Trail Team hopes to develop next. We will traverse the short SGT trail that parallels Tilcon Road, to continue onto Totoket Road, crossing over onto Blackstone Avenue and into Young’s Park, then loop around the Park, and return via the ‘Around Branford’ Trail. If no snow, terrain varies from smooth to rough road surfaces, not yet suitable for strollers. Directions: Route 146, turn south on Totoket Road, bear left at ”V” (golf course on left and ahead on right). First left is Tilcon Road which ends at the western end of the Stony Creek Trolley Trail. Meet in Tilcon parking lot by 10 a.m.

¨ Open to the public. Just show up. Leashed dogs welcome

¨ Wear sturdy shoes; poles or snowshoes helpful if snow is on the ground

2012 First Saturday Winter Walk on January 7 in Madison

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:13:47 +0000

We are starting our First Saturday Winter Walk schedule with the Madison SGT Team leading a hike at Hammonasset Beach State Park on January 7 and welcome everyone to join us. Walk will begin at 10am. We will follow our Trail under construction in the Park to see the progress since our last walk here. In the winter, we’ll have especially good views of the marsh unfettered by leaves on trees. Directions: from I 95 exit 62, follow Hammonasset Connector south to the Park. After you pass thru the Park tollbooths, take the immediate right to campground parking.

*Open to the public. Just show up. Leashed dogs welcome . *Wear sturdy shoes; poles or snowshoes helpful if snow is on the ground. *Check our website the night before or even that morning for possible weather cancellation! www.shorelinegreenwaytrail.org

Rescheduled First Saturday Walk held November 5

Jo — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:38:32 +0000

Chet leads hikers on Branford's November First Saturday Walk

Branford’s rescheduled First Saturday Walk, held on November 5, was highly successful. A group of 18 hikers set off on a beautiful day to walk the temporary Tabor Trail along Chet’s Pond and to climb Mount Branford.

Information about SGT’s goals and activities were provided by Chet Blomquist along with local history.

Next First Saturday Walk in East Haven December 3, 10 am -

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:43:25 +0000

DC MOORE SCHOOL TRAIL TO FARM RIVER STATE PARK Hike picturesque woods to an overview of the Bradford Preserve tidal wetlands, site of future boardwalk, then along SGT Trail into Farm River State Park, peaceful & pristine. 1.5 miles, 1½ hours. Directions: Exit 54, I95 South, left off ramp to Route 1 (No. Main St), Right onto Rt.1 and pass under RR bridge, turn left onto Route 142, follow thru Short Beach. Cross Farm River, 4^th left onto Mansfield Grove. 2nd right onto Hoop Pole Rd to School. Meet in second parking lot on left, just past the school.

Tabor Trail ready for November’s First Saturday walk

Jo — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:36:23 +0000

Despite the weather prediction for a nor’easter, 9 stalwart Branford volunteers worked on Saturday, October 29 to prepare the Tabor section of the Shoreline Greenway Trail for the first Satruday hike scheduled for November 5. The walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. from the parking lot of Tabor Lutheran Church in Branford. Thanks to those pictured below and to Chet Blomquist and Judy Miller who are not pictured, the trail is ready for hikers!

Leo Cristofar

Steve Zaehringer and Jack Wood

Dave Stamp

Josh Wood and Cassie Lucas

Tony Corsi

First Saturday Bike Ride November 5 at 10am Guilford to Stony Creek

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:25:12 +0000

Bike from the Guilford Harbor, through Sachem’s Head to Stony Creek, round trip, on-road, scenic 18 miles - Led by Terry Maguire, SGT Board member, and Paul Proulx of Elm City Cycling. Ride past Bloody Cove, Sachem’s Head harbor, enjoy 3+ miles of beautiful coastal wetlands and inlets; view Thimble Islands from the Stony Creek Dock. Meet at Guilford Marina/Harbor for 10am departure. Bring your own bike. Bike helmets required. Directions: I-95 Exit 58, south to Town Green, go right, then left onto Whitfield Street around Green, stay straight thru stop sign, following signs to Guilford Marina. After ride, enjoy one of many lunch spots on the Guilford Green (the dockside restaurants are temporarily closed due to hurricane damage).

New! A Bike Ride on SGT First Saturday in Branford October 1, 10am

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:03:57 +0000

Although we had to cancel the First Saturday Walk on October 1st in Branford due to the hurricane debris on the trails, we were able to have an on-road bike ride as scheduled in Branford, led by Paul Proulx of Elm City Cycling.

A drizzle on Oct 1 First Saturday Bike ride in Branford didn't deter 3 cyclists!

We biked the Indian Neck-Pine Orchard-Trolley Trail loop to Shoreline Greenway Trail’s Birch Road Trail section and saw the planned SGT route at Young’s Pond on the return loop.

Volunteers cleared Branford Tabor trail – rescheduled First Saturday Walk to Nov. 5

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:07:09 +0000

Veteran trail blazer Chet Blomquist and five other senior members of Branford’s SGT Team organized a “hurricane cleanup” on October 1, the morning that the Branford First Saturday Walk had to be cancelled. They cleared many fallen trees, branches and litter along Branford’s Tabor trail section, opening it up again. Thank you, men, for your dedicated volunteer help: Chet Blomquist, Tony Corso, Dave Stamp, Rich Radune, Leo Cristofar and Dennis Kelly for working to clean up the mess Irene left on the Tabor trail. The work party did an excellent job and the trail is nearly ready for people traffic. Yea! Sorry Leo and Dennis for not getting you in the picture below!

Post-hurricane work crew for Tabor trail

Now Chet has rescheduled his 1st Saturday Walk along the Tabor trail section in Branford to November 5, the next First Saturday Walk date. Just show up at 10 am at the Tabor Church parking lot on Tabor Drive off Montowese Street in Branford.

And if you prefer to bike, join the Guilford SGT Team on a bike ride from the Guilford harbor to Stony Creek. Check under Walk & Bike for details.

Also, a special thanks to Paul Proulx, for mapping out and leading a wonderful bike ride around Pine Orchard on Oct 1, a drizzly morning that deterred all but one couple who braved the weather and enjoyed the ride with Paul after the rain stopped. We will do the ride again sometime in the future under better weather conditions!