Events

Zealand Falls Hut via Mt Hale. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place. (Cancelled: No takers)

5.6 miles. Mt. Belvidere on Long Trail from Rte. 118 trailhead parking lot in Eden. Long-range views of two countries and three states from historic fire tower on the summit. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

30 miles. Bike to Randolph Ctr. with a side trip to the Tower in Ainsworth State Park, to East Randolph and return along Rte. 14. Meet at the parking area by Staples Pond. Bring lunch or eat at the general store in Randolph Ctr., although they don’t have much. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb,...

40 +/- miles. Middlesex to Richmond. Difficult because of distance. Lunch at a restaurant in Richmond. Leave at 9:30 A.M. from the Middlesex park and ride. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com. (replaced with the Brookfield ride, which had been moved to the 21st)

25 miles. Berlin Pond to Brookfield Floating Bridge. Bring lunch and water. Helmet required. Contact Leader: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place. Rescheduled due to weather, and new date also cancelled due to weather.n

Moretown to Warren. 25 mile loop using hilly, unpaved back roads on the way to Warren, and Rte. 100 on the return. Lunch at the Warren General Store. Helmet required. Bring water. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

Orange to Plainfield. 20+ miles. Reservoir Rd. to East Hill Rd. to Cameron Rd. to Plainfield. Helmet required. Bring water. Lunch at Positive Pie. Return via Brook Rd. and Reservoir Rd. Leave at 10:00 A.M. at the Orange Recreation Area just up Reservoir Rd. from Rte. 302. Must Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com

Green River Reservoir. Canoe or Kayak and possible swim. Must have your own boat and PFD. Bring water, lunch, and snacks. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net meeting time and place. Cancelled: Car problem.n

16+/- miles. West Danville to St. Johnsbury on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Helmet required. Bring water. Very scenic and some of it is like riding in a tunnel. Leave at the old railroad station in West Danville at 10:30 A.M. Lunch in St. Johnsbury. We will also meet at 9:30 at the East Montpelier...

5.2 miles. Burnt Rock Mountain. From North Fayston ascend the Hedgehog Brook Trail to the LTN to the summit. Return by same route. Bring water. Contact Leader: Morgan Irons, morgan.irons@myfairpoint.net or 223-7044 for meeting time and place.nnRescheduled, then cancelled due to lack of interest

Middlesex Town Forest. Explore new trails being developed in this scenic area. Bring water. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net for time and meeting place. Cancelled: Little interest shown.

5 miles. Mt. Monadnock. Enjoy fantastic views from the summit forest tower. Bring food and liquid for a day s hike. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

35+/- miles. Randolph Loop. Helmet required. Bring water and lunch. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.

3 hours. Caspian Lake with optional dinner stop afterwards at Positive Pie in Hardwick. Bring water. PFD required. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

3.7 mile loop. Mt. Elmore. Up the Fire Tower Trail to the summit and tower, descend on the Balancing Rock and the Ridge Trails. Bring water. Contact Leader: Morgan Irons, 223-7044 or morgan.irons@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.nnThis event was originally scheduled for Wednesday 19 September.

6 miles. Millstone Quarries. These historic quarries contain some of the finest autumn scenery in the area. Bring water. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.n

GMC Volunteer Appreciation Picnic 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. at GMC Headquarters. Register by September 12 for the picnic.

5.2 miles round trip. Mt. Abraham via the LT from Lincoln Gap. 1,600 elevation gain. Bring water. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.n

12+/- miles. Bring water. Helmet required. Meet at the home of George Plumb, 305 Plumb Rd., Washington, at 10:00 A.M. Bike back roads, including Class 4 roads with some neat historic sites and interesting views. Lunch at Dixies in Chelsea and then return home by other roads but none back-country. Must Contact Leader: George Plumb,...

Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. 7:00 P.M. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org for meeting time and place.

4-8 miles. Distance depends on weather and abilities of the group. Waterbury Center State Park. PFD required. Bring water. Contact Leader: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place. (Cancelled: lack of interest)n

7.4 miles. Moderate distance and pace. Camel s Hump. Hike a loop from Duxbury trailhead (Dean Trail to Long Trail to Monroe Trail). May see early fall colors. Bring water, lunch and snacks and wear clothes appropriate for the weather. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw. comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.

Taconic Mountain Ramble, the newest jewel in the VT state park system. Approximately five miles of trails, meadows, vistas, and waterfalls will be explored on this moderately difficult hiking trip. A Japanese garden is one of the highlights. The park has no facilities so it s important to bring plenty of water along with lunch....

1.5 miles. Easy distance with a moderate climb. New Barnes Camp Loop on the Long Trail, Stowe. If there is interest, we may also hike the new section of the LT heading up Mt. Mansfield, or go to Sterling Pond. Meet at the Dept. of Labor at 9:00 A.M. or 10:00 A.M. at the new...