Join the Friends of Pachaug State Forest for two hikes at Hopeville Pond State Park.  These hikes are being offered in partnership with the Friends of Pachaug State Forest and the local Hike Babes Group.  Participants should meet at 10:00 am at the Hopeville Pond State Park Picnic Shelter.  There will be two hikes offered:  The first hike will be a longer, 4-5 mile hike up the Nehantic blue trail.  The second hike will be a short,1.5-mile hike around the park trail. There will be a few fire rings available as well as hot cocoa to help warm participants up.  All are welcome.  For questions, please contact Ryan Snide at: [email protected] or visit the Friends of Pachaug State Forest Facebook page