20s/30s East Rock Hike

Activity Type: Hiking\, Local Walks\, & Trail Running \| Hiking Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed Trip Leader(s): Conrad Ward Registration Type: Registration requested Please Click Here to Register: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001MQZZ Audience: 20’s & 30’s Description: Come join our Appalachian Mountain Club 20s & 30's community for a nice Sunday afternoon hike/walk around East Rock Park The route will take us about 3.5 miles, starting along the Mill River, passing by the Eli Whitney Museum, over the summit of Whitney Peak, and finally heading up to East Rock itself with great views of the New Haven skyline. The elevation ranges from near sea level to the 365 foot summit and there will be a few short steep sections. Trail map New people are always welcome! Registration is appreciated for numbers and communication purposes. However, I can sign in any unregistered people at the start, feel free to send me an email if you want to bring a friend. Any final notes and weather cancellations will be emailed to registered participants 1-3 days before. Would like to bring a well-behaved dog? Prefer there not to be a dog on the hike for any reason? Please coordinate with the leader in advance. The hike end time could be a little earlier, but I am padding it so that there is no rush if we want to take our time and enjoy the views more. What to bring: Footwear/water for 3.5 miles on trails. Snacks as needed. Warm clothing/ layers for the season. Headlamp / light source recommended just in case. Directions: We will meet at the Orange Street Canoe Launch next to the bridge across Mill River and also near Wilbur Cross High School. There is lots of free street parking, though we could have to park a little further away on a…