FUTURE EVENTS FOR JUNE 2025 AND BEYOND TREK OUR TRAILS 2025 CHALLENGE - June 18 - July 23 Looking for slower, shorter distance hikes (1-3 miles) on fairly easy terrain? Karen LeClerc will be leading hikes at six most popular preserves of the Central Indiana Land Trust as part of the TREK OUR TRAILS 2025 Challenge. These hikes will be held weekly on Wednesdays from June 18- July 23. We will visit Oliver's Woods, Burnett Woods, Fred and Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve, Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow, Meltzer Woods and Nonie Weber Krause Nature Preserve. If you complete all six of the hikes you will receive a CILTI pin and the Trek Our Trails 2025 sticker. Details will follow in the June/July hike schedule. For more information, please contact Karen at 920-883-9477 or kmleclerc58@gmail.com. CONTINUATION OF RACE (317) SERIES - June - August The first race in this 5 race (walk) series is on May 29 and appears in this schedule. Kelley Hale is the leader. You must be registered to participate, and details are in the write-up on May 29. The remaining four races will be in June, July and August. Details on these hikes will appear in the June/July and August/September hike schedules. PRESIDENTIAL RANGE, WHITE MOUNTAINS, NEW HAMPSHIRE - July 15-19 There is a new leader on this exciting trip, Barb Bates a relatively new member of the IHC but a very experienced hiker and leader. Enjoy the most spectacular hiking in eastern North America on a 5-day trip. The total hiking miles for the four hiking days will be about 20 miles, but don't be lulled into thinking that the hiking will be anything but strenuous. At times we will be lucky to do one mile an hour. Here are the plans so far: The participant list is full, meaning that we have the eight allotted slots filled and there is a waiting list. Reservations have been made for 8 hikers with AMC lodging. Day1: Meet at AMC Highlands Center Lodge, Crawford Notch, Bretton Woods, NH for pre-trip rendezvous. Stay includes buffet supper, showers and buffet breakfast. Day 2: Hike the Crawford Path -- oldest continuous-use recreational footpath in North America -- to Mizpah Hut, about 4 rugged, steep miles including side trips to a waterfall and mountain views. Huts in the Whites provide family-style supper, bunk and breakfast. Day 3: Continue hiking the often-arduous Crawford Path along the Presidential Range, above the tree line and over awesome alpine scenery, 5 miles to Lakes of the Clouds Hut. Day 4: Climb Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeast, then hike to Madison Springs Hut, a total of 7 miles for the day. Day 5: From Madison Springs Hut, descend via the Airline Trail 4 miles to the Appalachia Trailhead, catch the shuttle bus to Joe Dodge Lodge. Final hiking day, head home or stay another night in a lodge at hiker's personal arrangement. Hikers must arrange their own arrival which could include 1 or 2 travel days and may involve driving, flying, bus and hiker shuttle. The cost for staying at the lodges/huts is $513.47 per hiker. Additional expenses will include transportation to/from the Presidential Range area, snacks/lunch, necessary gear, etc. If you are interested in being added to the waitlist, please contact the trip organizer Barb Bates. Prospective participants will be screened for fitness and mountain hiking experience. Don't hesitate to contact Barb if you have any questions at phone 317-403-3543 or by email barbelizbates56@gmail.com. ANNUAL IHC PICNIC - Saturday, July 26 at Eagle Creek Park. GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Thursday, September 4 at Unitarian Universalist Church in Indy. WINTER BANQUET - Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Theresa Little Flower school. GULF SHORES, ALABAMA - February 8-13, 2026 Karen LeClerc will once again lead a week of slow & easy hikes in Gulf Shores, AL and surrounding areas. New this year will be a visit to Fort Pickens with a hike starting at the Northern terminus of the Florida trail. Everyone will be making their own reservations for lodging. Look for more details in future schedules. If you would like more details on suggestions for lodging or have any other questions, please call/email Karen at 920-883-9477 or kmleclerc58@gmail.com..