New England Fall Colors Hike - Day Hiking October 5th - 11th

Have you ever seen the spectacular colors of the maples as they paint the landscape of New England? If not, join us as we hike, walk or paddle under a canopy of fall colors.

The Seattle Mountaineers’ Recreational Properties Division will once again offer an eight-day expedition to the end terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Maine -- departing Sunday October 5th and returning Sunday October 11th. We will be staying at Little Lyford Pond Camp (LLPC) of the Appalachian Mountain club where all activities will consist of day trips. YOu choose hikes ranging in difficulty from easy to moderate

LLPC consists of a new log lodge and small log cabins originally built over 100 years ago for loggers. Each cozy cabin has gaslights, a kerosene lantern, a sinnk with running water, a wood-fired stove with a teapot and bucket of wood.

There are several moose in the area. It will be rutting season,, so not only may you see moose, but you may also hear them in the early morning.

LLPC hosts variety of activities: reading in your cabin or the lodge, paddling on Long Pond and hiking, to name just a few. there are easy hikes through the Grand Canyon of Maine or a strenuous climb of Mt. Katahdin (limited by weather and availability of permits). Extra fees apply for the Mt. Katahdin trip. The vans will be avaiable daily as shuttles to the various trailheads if needed. On Saturday there will be a pre-hike adventure of Exploration in Old-town Portland and nearby Peaks Island. The day of walking and bicycling on Peaks Island will conclude with a Maine lobster dinner before returning to Portland on a small island ferry.

On the final Sunday we will transfer from LLPC to Logan Airport for arrival by noon.

For further information: Ms. Patti Polinsky
email:   meanysports@mac.com
phone:  206.525.7464
NOTE: Leader approval is required before reserving. Limit: 13

Cost: About $990
Includes: Land costs, meals except one lunch, bus transfers, seven days of usage of vans, and drivers while at LLPC, seven nights lodging in private cabins (2-4 people) at LLPC, KIJM gate fee, gratuity for seasonal staff at LLPC and an 8% meals and lodging tax, as well as club and leader fees.
Not included: Trip insurance, airfare, cost of transfer from Bangor to Boston on Oct 11th.
Deposit: $400 - remainder due July 1st
Cancellation fee: $100 for any non-recoverable expenses up to August 1st, no refund unless a replacement can be found. Cancellation must be received in writing or via e-mail.
Lodging: Bed linen is provided, towels are not.

The Leader, Patti Polinsky, is a Mountaineers leader of numerous international outings and three New England outings. She is MOFA certified and is the sports director at Meany Lodge.