(moved from Monday afternoon to Wednesday morning) 4 +/- miles. Stranahan Forest. We will see spring wildflowers and explore vernal ponds. Bring snacks and water. Leave Montpelier at 9 a.m. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting place.
5-6 miles. Groton State Forest History and Wildflower Hike. See what’s in bloom and learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 for meeting time and place.n
24 +/- miles. Moderate/Difficult. Williamstown Gulf to East Randolph with a stop at the Floating Bridge. Return on Rte. 14. (originally: Meet at 10:00 A.M. in the parking area at Williamstown Gulf.) Bring lunch. Contact: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Green Mountain Club Annual Meeting, sponsored by the Montpelier Section. See page 1 for some details, and Long Trail News for complete details.
GMC Annual Meeting, sponsored by the Montpelier Section. Schedule of Events in the Spring issue of the Long Trail News. Business meeting in the morning, afternoon hikes, dinner in the evening.
Green Mountain Club Annual Meeting, sponsored by the Montpelier Section. Workshops (morning only)
The covered bridges. Easy to Moderately Difficult. 20 miles +/-. We will stop at three covered bridges and discuss their history, and Joseph Smith Memorial if we have the energy. Meet at 10:00 A.M. at the first Tunbridge Fairgrounds parking area heading south on Rte. 110. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com
Montpelier to Northfield Falls to Moretown to Middlesex, and back to Montpelier. 35 +/- miles. Very Difficult. Leave at 9:30 A.M. from the parking lot behind the Dept. of Labor. Lunch in Moretown. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com
3 hours. Distance depends on weather, water level, and the abilities of the group. Wrightsville Reservoir in late afternoon/early evening and see beavers, herons, and other wildlife. Optional swim. Must have PFD and your own canoe/kayak. Bring water and dinner or snack. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net or 793-6313 for meeting time and place.n
Hike to Sunset Ledge. +/1 2 miles. Meet at top of Lincoln Gap at 10:30. Scramble up rocks to a beautiful view West. Bring layers, water, and snacks. sharon.plumb@gmail.com. No need to RSVP.
40 +/- miles. Northfield to Randolph Loop. All paved roads. Bike Rte. 12 South, stop for lunch at the Randolph recreation area, and return via Rte. 12A with a stop for a break at the country store in Roxbury. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
1 mile. Walk or ride kiddo bikes to a great picnic spot and sandy beach area along the river. . Meet in town bike path parking lot at 10. Bring layers, snacks, swim stuff and sand play toys. sharon.plumb@gmail.com. No need to RSVP.
15 +/- miles. Around George’s “Block†in Washington. All on dirt roads, part of which is a Class IV road, all in good condition. Bike around the ridge behind George’s home. Arrive back about noon for lunch provided by George. After lunch those who want, can take a thirty-minute walk to his end of the...
7.9 miles. Belvidere Mtn. We ll hike a loop involving the Frank Post, Long, and Forester s Trails. We ll pass Tillotson Camp and have lunch at the fire tower on the top of Belvidere, enjoying the expansive views. Bring lunch, water, snacks, and layers. Contact Co-leaders: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com or Phyllis Rubenstein,...
From Lorne Currier of GMC:nI’m reaching out to you because we’ve got a plan to replace the aging tent platforms at Bamforth Ridge. A group of 15-20 volunteers from the Vermont Air National Guard(VANG) reached out to me recently inquiring about volunteer opportunities. We’re going to put them to the test carrying up the lumber...
Easy to Moderate. 4 miles. Middlesex Town Forest. We ll explore the trails being developed in the hills at the south end of the Worcester Range. Bring water and snacks. Co-sponsored by the Middlesex Conservation Commission. Contact co-leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.
3 hours. Distance depends on weather, water level, and the abilities of the group. Paddle Molly s Falls Pond (Marshfield Reservoir) in late afternoon/early evening. Optional swim. Must have PFD and your own canoe/kayak. Bring water and dinner or snack. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.n
8 miles. Smarts Mountain. We ll ascend via the Lambert Ridge Trail, enjoying numerous views along the way. The summit features more views with a fire tower and ranger cabin. After lunch, we ll descend via the Ranger Trail. Bring lunch, water, snacks, and layers. Contact Co-leaders: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com or Phyllis Rubenstein,...
Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. 7:00 P.M. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org or 622-4516 for meeting time and place.n
9 +/- mile loop. Mt. Mansfield from Underhill side. Ascend the Maple Ridge Trail from the CCC Road and descend via the Sunset Ridge Trail. Variety of terrain and views. Bring lunch, water, snacks, and layers. Contact Co-leaders: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com or Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.
5.5 miles. Near Martin s Pond to Peacham Bog in Groton State Forest and see bog plants including pitcher plant, labrador tea, bog laurel, and cotton grass. Optional hike on loop trail to Devil s Hill Mountain (additional 1.4 miles) for a view of Peacham Bog and Peacham Pond. Bring water, lunch, and snack. Contact...
Includes trail angels and fund-raising hikers. See the GMC website (http://gmc.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1040&pg=entry) for more information.
8 miles. Mt. Ascutney. Ascend via the Futures Trail, enjoying views along the way. More views are found at the summit courtesy of an observation tower. We’ll check out the premier hang gliding site in New England. After lunch, we ll descend via the Brownsville Trail. Car spot required. Bring lunch, water, snacks, and layers....
4 miles. 450 elevation gain. A brief stop to admire scenic Warren Falls, followed by a hike on the Blueberry Lake trail system. Optional swim in the lake afterwards. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
