Monday, June 23. Hike. Easy. 2.5+ miles total. Hartland. Eshqua Bog. Hike on the 460-foot boardwalk to view bog and fen plants including showy lady's slipper, yellow lady's slipper, bog orchid, green orchids, and more; then hike the 1-mile loop trail in surrounding woods. Afterwards we will drive to the Quechee Gorge Visitor Center in...
Easy. 4-5 miles. Peacham. Peacham Bog. Hike from trailhead at Green Bay Loop Road along old woods road/logging road to forest trail to bog boardwalk. We may access the bog at other points as well. We'll be observing unique bog plants. Bring snack, lunch, and water. Insect repellent and sunscreen recommended. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein...
Paddle- either canoe, paddle board, or kayak on the Waterbury Reservoir. We will launch from the northern end of the Reservoir off the Cotton Brook Road in Moscow. We will paddle 3-5 miles depending on conditions and participants. Must have boat and PFD. Contact leader: Phyllis Rubenstein at 802-793-6313 or phyllisruby2022@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Hyde Park. Moderate. 4-8 miles. Paddle Green River Reservoir, one of the most scenic areas in Vermont! Distance depends on weather and abilities of the group. Must have PFD and your own canoe/kayak. Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Preston Pond Trails. Bolton. 5 +/- miles. Moderate. Hike loop trail to Libby's Lookout and around Preston Pond. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Contact er 14. leader Phyllis Rubenstein at phyllisruby2022@gmail.com or 802-793-6313 for meeting time and place.
There are two options for this hike, which is part of the GMC's Long Trail Day. We will all start at the Long Trail trailhead on River Road in Duxbury. The first group will hike to the Duxbury Wiindow, a distance of 1.5 miles. Those who want to hike further will go another mile, just...
Websterville. Easy. Hike a four mile loop through some of the most scenic parts of the Millstone quarries, including the Rock of Ages lookout and a view of the one remaining working quarry. The fall is the best time to see these quarries, when the aspen trees will be in full color. We will move...
Meet at Barnes Camp at 9 AM after parking in the lot across the road. Bring water, snacks, and work gloves. Dress for hiking and getting down and dirty. No experience necessary. Tools and camaraderie provided. Contact kunkelheidi@gmail.com. Please RSVP if planning to join.
Eden. Moderate. 6 miles. Hike the LT and Babcock Trail near Eden, just south of Belvidere Mt. Devil's Gulch requires climbing over a few boulders. Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Hike Cotton Brook Road. Moscow. 10 +/- miles. Moderate. Hike on old dirt/gravel road with gradual ascents and descents to view the 2019 landslide damage, an old apple orchard, and stone cellars. Turn around at Bridge #4 to return. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Contact leader Phyllis Rubenstein at phyllisruby2022@gmail.com or 802-793-6313 for meeting time and place.
Berlin Pond Extension. Berlin. 5+/- miles. Moderate. Starting from the parking area on Mirror Lake Road, on the southern end of Berlin Pond, we will walk south on Brookfield Road, onto Poor Road, which becomes a rough track/closed to cars, passing an old cemetery, then loop back via Onion River Road to Berlin Pond Road/Paine...
Back country ski or snowshoe. Peacham. Moderate difficulty. Starting on the woods road off Green Bay Loop Road in Peacham, we will then take the VAST Trail and the hiking trail to Peacham Bog. We will ski or snow shoe on the frozen before returning to Green Bay Loop Road. Total distance 5 - 6...
6:30 AM. North St. Trails. Meet at parking at ORN lot on County Rd. across from Morse Farm. Leader: Scott Richardson, scott@northboundventures.com.
Spruce Mountain, 4.3 miles round trip, 1200 ft elevation gain. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending on conditions. Please contact Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com for further details.
Back country ski or snowshoe (leader’s choice, depending on conditions). Peacham. Moderate difficulty. Starting on the woods road off Green Bay Loop Road in Peacham, we will take the VAST Trail and then the hiking trail to Peacham Bog. If the bog is frozen, we will travel on it before returning to Green Bay Loop...
Laraway Mountain on LTN out of Coding Hollow. Moderately difficult climb to ice caves and beyond to Lamoille Valley overlook. 4 phone-free miles round trip. 8:00 AM carpool from Worcester Village. Contact leader Morgan Irons for details. morganirons@myfairpoint.net, (802) 223-7044.
6:30 AM. North Branch trail. Meet at Montpelier Pool lot. Leader: Scott Richardson, scott@northboundventures.com.
Scragg Mountain from the Northfield side. About 5 miles round trip. Leader: Heidi Kunkel, kunkelheidi@gmail.com.
Stowe - Smuggler's Notch. Moderate. 6 miles. Barnes Camp over Smugglers Notch on the highway to Jeffersonville. Metal edged skis are not required, but helpful if the snow is hard packed. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Hardwood Flats. Easy/Moderate. Several loops are available of varying lengths. On private land which is open to the public at no charge. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
6:30 AM. Calais Woods. Meet at Fairy Woods parking on Robinson Hill Rd. Leader: Scott Richardson, scott@northboundventures.com.
Spruce Mountain, 4.3 miles round trip, 1200 ft elevation gain. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending on conditions. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
6:30 pm at the Kellogg Hubbard Library in Montpelier. Experience a visual journey through the dramatic landscapes of southern Patagonia, from the iconic granite spires of Torres del Paine to the jagged skyline of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. Audiences will get an inside look at the logistics and practical trail insights to trekking in...
Hike. 3.5 miles round trip, 1000 ft elevation gain. Hike to Taylor Lodge from Lake Mansfield. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
