American Heritage River Commission

02/04/2026

❄️ POSTPONED 🥶 ****** Stay tuned for a new date!

01/01/2026

A picturesque First Day Hike to usher in 2026 after last night’s fresh snowfall. Over 125 happy hikers joined us! A huge thank-you to everyone who donated to the Five Corner Cupboard Food Pantry, to the AHRC volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the trails, and to A&D PortableRentals LLC. The warming barrel and hot chocolate station warmed up everyone after our 2.5 mile hike. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year~Happy Trails🥾!

12/31/2025

Forecast for tomorrow’s annual First Day Hike is looking ☀️ sunny, though temperatures are expected to be chilly. Please be advised that trail conditions include rutted sections and frozen snow. For safety, hikers are strongly encouraged to wear appropriate traction devices—such as microspikes, Yaktrax, or ice cleats—over their hiking boots if available.
We look forward to starting the new year together on the trail.
Don’t forget, food donations will be collected for our local food pantry!
Please dress warmly🧣and hike safely. Happy New Year! 🎉🥾

12/27/2025

We will ring in America’s semiquincentennial by hosting our 16th annual First Day Hike. As our country starts to celebrate its 250th birthday, we invite you to start your year at East Windsor’s “First Day Hike” in the Scantic River State Park. Whether you’re looking to start a new family tradition or get a kick start on your New Year’s resolution - We invite you to join us 🥾🇺🇸!

12/01/2025

Busy beavers 🦫 in action again along the Scantic River trail.
Come join us at our 16th annual New Year’s Day hike 1-1-26🎉🥾 and see what kind of progress they’ve made!

09/26/2025

Stay safe out there…….wear orange 🟧 while hiking 🥾
and make sure your furry 🐾 friends are visible too (orange vests or bandanas work great for dogs).

Information on Connecticut hunting and trapping laws and regulations.

07/12/2025

July is National Parks & Recreation month 😎. Check out our local East Windsor Scantic River State Park! Get outside and enjoy🎣🥾🦆