What We Do

 RI Hiking Group Founded in 1969 – Over 55 Years & still going strong

Yankee Trailers is a drop in hiking group for adults with no sign-up required. Come join us on a hike, summer picnic by the beach, holiday party, and our summer picnic. Hikes range from 3-5 miles across RI and occasionally eastern CT.

HISTORY

It seems the group was formed to fulfill the need for regular local hikes. It was started by Jackie Collimore, a member to this day. The early years saw much use of the AMC Cardigan Lodge in Bristol, NH. Some of the early members are still members to this day. They include Sue Sewell, Ann and Earle Perkins, and Martha Cruciani. We were fortunate to have had Vin Gormley, Ed Stuart, Henry Cruciani, and Charlie Hickox for which several popular trails were named. The club has united several in marriages and one hike even included a marriage!

Through the years the concept of weekly Sunday hikes has been keep alive by the efforts of hike coordinators like the Bradleys, Vince, Colby, Claire Guillimette, Fran Scullin, Sally Hanson, Mary Beth Smith, Barbara Sullivan, Dick Sullivn, Ed & Linda Blamires, Jim Lawless, and many others.

Hard to believe that a hike with 6 people in the spring of 1969 would result in such a lasting organization. Many of our early members no longer walk with us but still keep in touch and come to our events. For those that have passed along, they will always be with us in those beautiful, quiet places where we gather.