Name: Tarrywile Park, Danbury (3 or 4 Peaks) +/- 10 miles, Intermediate Hike
Start: 2024-12-14T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-14T15:00:00-05:00

**This will be a +/-10 mile hike, with an elevation gain of about 1600 feet. The hike will be a basic out and back, with some side trails added on, as interest and conditions permit. It is an "Intermediate" hike, not for beginners, because of distance and time, possible trail conditions and alternative routes.**

***RSVP for the hike only if you are confident, you can safely complete it. You must not have medical issues that would inhibit your ability to safely participate, If you have any doubts consult your physician. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to: Stay with the group, Stay on the trail, Speak up early if you are having trouble, Sign out with leader if you need to drop off the hike. Confidentially inform the leader of any known potential medical issues (Allergies, Diabetes, Heart condition, etc.) and what we need to do to help you.***

Tarrywile Park, a 722-acre municipal park, is open to all the residents of the Greater Danbury area community.
The Park, once an active dairy farm and fruit orchard, is now home to 21 miles of hiking trails, 2 ponds, a lake, and several picnic areas.
Exploring trails at Tarrywile Park is always an adventure and an education. The trails may take you through vast open fields with spectacular views, or past natural patches of blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries, or over rugged, rocky terrain. As you hike through the woods, a turn in the path may bring an encounter with a whitetail buck, chipmunk, rabbit, partridge, pheasant, or a red fox crossing your way. You may also meet other travelers on foot or even on horseback.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/tarrywile-to-bennett-s-farm-park

With confirmed sightings of a bear, in the past, at Tarrywile Park, take a moment to consider the Connecticut DEEP recommendations regarding Bear encounters while hiking.
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Fact-Sheets/Black-Bear

**RSVP to join, there will be a limit of 12 hikers, based on demand and/or weather conditions, as necessary. Rating: “Intermediate”, for experienced hikers, +/-10 miles, moderate paced (approx. 2.5 mph) with few stops. You must stay with the group without holding us back. Take pictures for photo contest. DOGS are allowed at this preserve, but must be on a leash, so please check and obey park regulations.**
***Please cancel at least 48 hours prior to event, so the wait list can attend. If on the day of the event, you can't make it, please take your name off the going list. A message would also be appreciated, so the group doesn't have to wait to see if you show up. Thanks....***

**Required Equipment: appropriate attire and shoe gear, plenty of H2O & snacks, phone, printed map; and depending on conditions you may need a headlamp, rain gear, coat warm enough for overnight temps, dry base layer, hiking poles; and this list:** [https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials](https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials) **.**

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***Thank you and keep on hiking; from the Connecticut Chapter of the Sierra Club, and your hike leader!***

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Tarrywile Park, Danbury (3 or 4 Peaks) +/- 10 miles, Intermediate Hike

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