The Madison Land Conservation Trust will hold its annual Groundhog Day Hike at 1:00 p.m. on February 5th on the Indian Rock Shelters Trail. This trail provides an opportunity to see the modest beginnings of the Neck River. West of this watercourse, rock ledges contain shallow caves once used for winter shelter by members of the Hammonasset Tribe. The terrain of this area is rocky and uneven, providing numerous hiding places for groundhogs and making it advisable that hikers wear sturdy boots (or snowshoes, if necessary!) The hike will last about 1½ hours. Dogs must be on a leash. To get there, participants should take Summer Hill Road, north of Route 80 to the second left, Twilight Drive. From Twilight Drive, turn left on Lake Drive and park at the cul-de-sac. Trail maps can be downloaded at www.madisonlandtrust.org. See a photo album of the trail at www.facebook.com/Madisonlandtrust.
