Connecticut Trails Day Hike, led by Bill McCann – NO MORE OPEN SPOTS!

Join Great Hollow’s naturalist, John Foley, and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust director, Bill McCann, for a special guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area, as we celebrate National Trails Day.

We’ll first pay a visit to Great Hollow’s resident birds of prey and then trek through fields and forests along the Red Trail while making our way up to the Tucker’s Run waterfall. From there we’ll take a short snack break and learn about the history of the “Hollow,” and why it has become one of the area’s most ecologically significant protected areas. Afterward, we’ll continue our hike through a hemlock forest along our Orange and Yellow Trails, while learning some basic tree identification tips and searching for migrant birds (bring binoculars if you own a pair).

The hike will be moderately challenging in some areas and feature both steep uphill and downhill terrain, so wear sturdy footwear. The hike will likely last around two hours. Please meet in Great Hollow’s visitor parking area by the main entrance at 10am. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join.