NCNC Hiking Club
General Information
Tom Turrentine will be leading the hikes. Tom has always enjoyed hiking, from his teen age years in Litchfield County to trips through national parks and Backroads treks in the Canadian Rockies. These days, he can often be found on the trails in Ward Pound Ridge or up in Washington and Kent with his Springer Spaniel Andy by his side. There are many trails within 90 minutes of New Canaan that reward hikers with good workouts and beautiful vistas!
Fall 2023 Dates: Sept 19 / Oct 10th / Nov 8th
Ward Pound Ridge
Tuesday, September 19th
(Raindate Sept 20 or 26)
The 4,315-acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation the county’s largest park. With its varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the park provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Meet in the New Canaan Nature Center lower parking lot at 9:15 a.m.
Cost for the Hike: Free
Mountain Lakes Park
Tuesday, October 10th
(Raindate Oct 11 or 17)
The 1,082-acre Mountain Lakes Park is Westchester’s northernmost county park. It is characterized by a rugged landscape and native hardwood forest with miles of trails. The park boasts five lakes and a spectacular overlook, which makes for a breathtaking hiking destination. • Location: Mountain Lakes Park is located at 201 Hawley Road, North Salem, NY 10560 • Park hours: Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk, year-round.
Meet in the New Canaan Nature Center lower parking lot at 9:15 a.m.
Cost for the Hike: Free
Hike Location – TBD
Wednesday, November 8th
(Raindate Nov 9 or 14)
Meet in the New Canaan Nature Center lower parking lot at 9:15 a.m.
Cost for the Hike: Free
Registration Details
- Pre-registration is strongly encouraged
- Hikes are Free



