Gear up for the Super Bowl with a hike

Jan 18, 2017

Before hitting the chicken wings and beer on Super Bowl Sunday, take a hike to burn off a few calories.

The Westport Land Conservation Trust and Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust are teaming up to run a Super Bowl Hike. The hike starts on February 5 at 11 a.m. from Slocum’s River Reserve, and runs through six miles of trails and protected land to the Westport River in Westport.

The section of trails chosen for the hike are not normally open to the public, giving those who choose to attend a unique view of conserved protected land in the area.

The hike begins at the Slocum’s River Reserve parking lot, located on Horseneck Road in Dartmouth. Transportation will be provided back to the parking lot after the hike is over. Proper attire is recommended, as trails may be icy, snow covered or muddy.

The hike ends at Westport Rivers Winery, which will open its doors for a wine tasting. The winery’s locally produced wines will also be for sale.

A $5 donation per car is recommended, and the wine tasting is an additional $10. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Westport Land Conservation Trust at (508) 636-9228 x5023, email Brendan@westportlandtrust.org or visit westportlandtrust.org.