2024 Ride and Event Schedule
CHECK BACK OFTEN – MUCH MORE TO BE ADDED!
(Last update 3/15/2024)
All rides MOUNT-UP time start at 10:30 AM unless otherwise noted.
Please call the ride or event host for additional information and directions.
Event postings with additional info for many of the rides will be on our Facebook Group.
THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE-SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN EVENTS.
Note: Rides and events are open to CTRA members only
However, CTRA is offering trial memberships for $15. With the trail membership, you can attend any ride or event and if you decide to join CTRA within 30 days, your $15 will be applied toward your membership.
MARCH 23
HAMMONASSET BEACH RIDE , MADISON CT.
Ride out at 11:00am Ride Host Cathy Clouse and AVP Jim Clouse 203-507-7360 3 ft grinders will be served after the ride! Park at West Beach Pavilion parking lot.
MARCH 30
RAIN DATE FOR BEACH RIDE
RAIN DATE FOR BEACH RIDE.
APRIL 7
WHITE MEMORIAL, LITCHFIELD CT.
Hosts: AVPs Sharon King, Kelly Turner, Treas. Ruth Strontzer. RSVP Sharon 860-301-3386
APRIL 20 &21
CAMP OPENING & CLEAN UP RAIN DATE
CAMP OPENING AND CLEAN UP RAIN DATE
MAY 5
GINGER TULLAI MEMORIAL OPEN TRAIL RIDE
Sunrise- Machamoodus State Park Ride Host AVP Christel Maturo 475-414-6840 $10 minimum donation to the Non-Profit The Friends of Machamoodus/Sunrise State Park. Trail leader - Treasurer Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887
MAY 18
Machimoodus Work Clean-up
9:30 am to 12:30 - 1:00 pm
MAY 24-27
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND @ CAMP, GOSHEN CT.
Saturday - Pot Luck Dinner followed by 7:00pm General Meeting. Sunday – Breakfast.
**This is a lot holding weekend**
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ORGANIZE POT LUCK AND TO RUN BREAKFAST.
JUNE 8
RIDE THE BIG D, CHESHIRE CT.
Ride Host Summer Galecki (203)912-4507). A light lunch included and on the ride there will be 10 items for you to find! The "Blessing of the Mount"
JUNE 16
GEORGE DUDLEY SEYMOUR STATE FOREST
Mountain Laurel Trail ride. Parking at Hurd State Park, East Hampton, CT. Ride Host Treasurer Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887
JUNE 29
Hurd State Park East Hampton, CT
Ride Host: Treasurer Ruth Strontzer 475 238-5887
June 30 rain date
JULY 14
STEEP ROCK PERSERVE, WASHINGTON, DEPOT, CT.
Ride Hosts Sec. Chris Mard (203)388- 6577 and Vevette Greenberg.
JULY 28
RORABACK WMA RIDE, HARWINTON CT.
Ride Hosts: Sec. Chris Mard (203)388-6577, Dir. Lynn Gogolya, Vevette Greenberg
AUGUST 10-11
CTRA AUCTION AND BBQ @ CAMP, GOSHEN CT.
BBQ and Auction Saturday Aug 10.
**This is a lot holding weekend. Details to follow Need volunteers to help at auction/BBQ and Sunday Breakfast**
AUGUST 24-25
Open for hosted trail ride
Contact CTRA @ cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
to host a ride for this day
September 7
Cockaponsett State Forest Chester, CT
This is a limited number of riders and will be a long ride (approx 4 hrs) with "Lunch-at-the-Lake" in between. Hosted by VP Jean Cassella 860 391-2567
September 21-22
Annual Camp Boardman Memorial Weekend
Camp Boardman Goshen CT Cook-out at the pavillion. Last Lot Holder weekend for 2024 "Wear Orange" Ride host: needed
October 5
Cockaponssett State Forest Chester, CT
Ride Host: AVP Shane Emigh 860 670-1284 or 475 238-5887
"Wear Orange"
October 13
Lower CT Valley Horse Club Hunters Pace
Return for more details
October 26-27
Alternative Fun Day Moodus, CT
Camp closer water will be shut off this weekend
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November 3
Annual CTRA Banquet and Election of Officers
Stay connected for updated information and for award ceremony details the closer to the date of the banquet.
MARCH 24
Open for hosted trail ride
Contact CTRA @ cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
to host a ride for this day
March 31
Easter Sunday
Happy Easter
APRIL 13 & 14
CAMP OPENING AND CLEAN UP, GOSHEN CT.
Camp Director Jay Cassella 860-388-7521 ** This is the first Lot holding weekend. The water will not be turned on at camp yet because of the chance of still freezing water lines, so bring water. NO Horses!
APRIL 27
CHATFIELD HOLLOW RIDE, KILLINGWORTH CT.
Ride Host Vice President Jean Cassella 860-391-2567
MAY 11-12
Open Weekend
Happy Mothers Day
MAY 19
Wadworth Falls SP Middeltown, CT
Rides Host: President Debra Strictland 860 209-8987
MAY 31- JUNE 2
NATCHAUG STATE FORREST, EASTFORD CT.
Ride Host AVP Vevette Greenberg 203-506-1183 Many will be camping at the Silver Mine Campground from May 31 – June 2, Organized ride is June 2. This is also National Trail Weekend.
June 9
Open for hosted trail ride
Contact CTRA @ cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
to host a ride for this day
JUNE 21-23
MACHAMOUDS/SUNRISE STATE PARK
Campout for members only. Lead rides on Saturday and Sunday. Pot luck Saturday night. Hosts Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887 and members Liz Kennedy and Nancy Palermo-Lee.
JULY 4-7
4TH OF JULY WEEKEND @ CAMP, GOSHEN CT.
Pot Luck Dinner Sat night, Breakfast Sunday
**This is a lot holding weekend**
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ORGANIZE POT LUCK AND TO RUN BREAKFAST.
July 20-21
Open for hosted trail ride
Contact CTRA @ cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
to host a ride for this day
AUGUST 3
TYLER MILL, WALLINGFORD CT.
Host Kelly Matson and Posse! (860-655-4499)
AUGUST 17-18
Open for hosted trail ride
Contact CTRA @ cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
to host a ride for this day
AUGUST 31- SEPTEMBER 2
LABOR DAY WEEKEND @ CAMP, GOSHEN CT.
Sat. night –Pasta Dinner 5:30pm, 7pm General Membership meeting.
**This is a Lot Holding Weekend**
Sunday breakfast - need host
September 15
Pistol Creek Berlin CT
Ride hosted by AVP Sharon King
September 28 or 29
Salmon Brook Park Granby, CT
Ride Host: Amy Thomson 860 539-8755
October 12-13-14
Columbus Day Weekend
No scheduled rides as of yet
Feel free to host-a-ride
October 20
FunDay - Sunrise State Park Moodus, CT
Volunteers needed for Friday set-up and Saturday take-down
Hosted by AVP Sharon King 860 301-3386 and
co-hosted by Ruth Strontzer
October 31
Camp Boardman Winterizing
All trailers and propane tanks must be removed
Last day to accummulate Trail Hours
All hours ridden must be turned in by November 1, 2024