Name: Hop River State Park Family and Friends Ride, Run Walk Italian Ice Social Event
Start: 2026-08-07T17:30:00-04:00
Location: 51 Church St Parking lot

51 Church St Parking lot

Starting at 5:30 at the Church Street parking lot enjoy a 4 mile Ride/run or a 2 mile walk on the Hop River State Park Trail. Free lemonade at the tunnel! A free Rita's Italian ice for all participants. Helmet require for all riders. All ages welcome!

Local Event: Hop River State Park Family and Friends Ride, Run Walk Italian Ice Social Event

Tolland County

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Vernon

Connecticut

Hop River State Park Family and Friends Ride,...

Starting at 5:30 at the Church Street parking lot enjoy a 4 mile Ride/run or a 2 mile walk on the Hop River State Park Trail....

Hop River State Park Family and Friends Ride, Run Walk Italian Ice Social Event

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Don’t forget your lawn chairs!
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