Champlain Area Trails (CATS) announced the route for the 2019 Grand Hike on May 11 which includes revisions to the route sure to please both veteran Grand Hikers and newcomers alike. For the last few years, the final stretch of the 14-mile Grand Hike from Westport to Essex … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Announces Route for 2019 Grand Hike
CATS Grand Hike
Planning Underway for CATS 2019 Grand Hike from Westport to Essex
First 2019 Grand Hike registration received! The Grand Hike is Saturday, May 11—and we just received the first registrationooray! Join with many more and hike 14 miles from Westport to Essex and the Block Party at the Essex Inn.We’re finalizing details on the route for this … [Read more...] about Planning Underway for CATS 2019 Grand Hike from Westport to Essex
CATS Grand Hike Promotes Hamlet-to-Hamlet Hiking
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will host the 2018 Grand Hike on Saturday, May 12. This year’s 14-mile route will run from the Westport Train Station to the Essex Inn, beginning with a new trail on land CATS just conserved in the Westport area. Hikers will go through the beautiful … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike Promotes Hamlet-to-Hamlet Hiking
Volunteers Move Rocks for CATS Grand Hike
Last Saturday, CATS volunteers led by Trail Steward Bill Amadon, did a fabulous job getting the new Viall’s Crossing Trail ready for the Grand Hike. They moved rocks (literally!) which would get slippery when wet.Thank you to Deirdre, Joe, Evelyn, David, Michael, Ed. Tom, Elise, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Move Rocks for CATS Grand Hike
CATS Grand Hike from Westport to Essex on May 12
Registrations for the Grand Hike May 12 have been rolling in and we received a wonderful comment from one of the early registrants: “This has become a family event for us. Our kids come back for the weekend and we do the hike with my husband for his birthday celebration.” What … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike from Westport to Essex on May 12