The series of five hikes — on select Wednesdays in June and July — is open to all university employees, beginning June 9.

Each week, Vincent Contrucci, director of community service at Quinnipiac, will lead a hike on a different route with varying intensity.

Participants are encouraged to wear loose-fitting shorts, a lightweight shirt and cross-training sneakers or hiking boots. Insect repellent is also encouraged.

The schedule is as follows:

• Wednesday, June 9

  The Tower Path

  4:30-6 p.m., 3.2 miles roundtrip

• Wednesday, June 16

  Red and violet trails

  4:30-6:30 p.m., 3.3 miles roundtrip

• Wednesday, June 23

  Orange, red, yellow and green trails

  4:30-6:30 p.m., 2.75 miles roundtrip

• Wednesday, June 30

  Red, violet and blue trails

  4:30-6:30 p.m., 2.34 miles roundtrip

• Wednesday, July 14

  Blue and white trails

  4:30-6:30 p.m., 2.83 miles roundtrip

• Those interested in participating are asked to register by emailing vincent.contrucci@qu.edu