Norwich – On Saturday May 27, the Bullthisle Hiking Club will meet at 8 a.m. in the rear parking lot of Howard Johnson Hotel, located in Norwich for an adventurous hike through the Pharsalia Woods. The hike is estimated to be 4 or 5 miles with a creek crossing and minor hills. As is most of the county, the terrain is uneven and a hiking stick is advisable. The club encourages hikers to bring water, a snack and to wear appropriate hike footwear and clothing for the weather. For an alternative meeting location or additional information contact Art Sandberg at 607-336-2994 or Peg at peg379@gmail.com.

•During this holiday weekend the Hiking Club will feature two more hikes. One beginning on May 28, at 8 a.m. in in the rear parking lot of Howard Johnson Hotel, located in Norwich. With the option of a different scenery, Sunday’s first hike will take place in East German. East German was once a bustling community, but alas, today it is merely a dusty junction in the boondocks. What a difference a century and a half can make.

On Sunday the hikers will visit this bygone hamlet and venture into the Five-Streams State Forest. The club will also enjoy the vista from the secluded lovers-leap and then try to cross the namesake stream to check the regrowth in the 2015 forest fire. The trail is 5 miles of diverse habitats, with hills, wet spots, and bushwhacking.

Once the number of hikers is accounted for the club will depart promptly at 8:05 a.m. If someone wishes to meet elsewhere, please contact Donn Windsor at windsorda@yahoo.com or 607-336-4628.

•The second hike that the club will offer will be those who love to visit the outdoors with their furry friend. On Sunday, May 28, The Bullthisle Hiking Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the rear parking lot at Howard Johnson in Norwich.