New Year’s 2023 Hike at Gillette’s Castle

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by Wendy Hill
Date: Sun January 15, 2023
Time: 10:00-12:00ish
Place: Gillette's Castle, Lyme. Meet at the Hadlyme Public Boat Ramp parking lot by the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, Ferry Road (Rte 148)
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Start the New Year off with a refreshing hike in the Lyme woods with a Lyme Land Trust Board Member. This walk was postponed from  January 1, 2023. 

  • Gillette Castle State Park with Wendolyn Hill. We will take the gentle climb along the walkway to the castle. At the top, we will follow the original small gauge train trail with a train tunnel and beautiful views of the Connecticut River, unobstructed by leaves. About 2.5 miles. Directions: Meet at the Hadlyme Public Boat Ramp parking lot by the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, Ferry Road (Rte 148). (Note: For google maps, search for  “Chester-Hadlyme Ferry”. Make sure GPS sends you to Ferry Road in Lyme (Rte 148), not Old Lyme.
  • Register: education@lymelandtrust.org

For more information about the preserves and directions.  The walk is moderate. Everyone is welcome. End times are approximate. Allow extra time. Bring a bottle of water. Inclement weather cancels. Check for updates on the LLT website.


Start the New Year off with a refreshing hike in the Lyme woods with a Lyme Land Trust Board Member. This walk was postponed from  January 1, 2023. 

  • Gillette Castle State Park with Wendolyn Hill. We will take the gentle climb along the walkway to the castle. At the top, we will follow the original small gauge train trail with a train tunnel and beautiful views of the Connecticut River, unobstructed by leaves. About 2.5 miles. Directions: Meet at the Hadlyme Public Boat Ramp parking lot by the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, Ferry Road (Rte 148). (Note: For google maps, search for  “Chester-Hadlyme Ferry”. Make sure GPS sends you to Ferry Road in Lyme (Rte 148), not Old Lyme.
  • Register: education@lymelandtrust.org

For more information about the preserves and directions.  The walk is moderate. Everyone is welcome. End times are approximate. Allow extra time. Bring a bottle of water. Inclement weather cancels. Check for updates on the LLT website.