Events

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...

11.8 mile loop. Difficult ascent and descent, Moderate crossover. Hunger & Worcester Mountains. Bring lunch and water. We’ll spot a car in Worcester, then drive to North Bear Swamp Road in Middlesex, climb the Middlesex Trail to the summit of Mt. Hunger, follow the Worcester Range ridgeline on the Skyline Trail to the summit of...

20-25 miles. Moss Glenn Falls to Morrisville and return on Randolph Road. Helmet required. Bring water. Plan to have lunch at the Bakery in Morrisville. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.n

Rain Date: October 14, Sunday. All abilities needed and welcomed. Various distances. LT north from Barnes Camp and Smugglers Notch, Sterling Pond, and trail around Sterling Pond. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Tools supplied. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: John Buddington, ‭229-0725‬ or john@buddington.net

40 mile loop. Northfield to Randolph via Rte. 12A and back via Rte. 12. Lunch at casual restaurant in Randolph. Bring water. Helmet required. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place. (Cancelled due to weather)

Rain Date: October 21, Sunday. All abilities needed and are welcomed. Various distances. From the new Winooski River footbridge, work on LT south to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Tools supplied. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Alan Paschell, ‭223-7044‬ or trails@gmcmontpelier.orgn

3+ hrs. on the water. Chittenden Reservoir. Bring PFD and bag lunch. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting and place. (no one contacted me about paddling today on the Chittenden Reservoir so that trip didn t go)

26 miles. Bike to Waterbury via Stevens Brook Road, and return on Rte. 2. Helmet required. Bring water and lunch or buy in Waterbury. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.n

Rescheduled from Oct 27 to Oct 28. 6.1 mile loop. Butler Lodge. From the Stevensville Road in Underhill Center, ascend the Butler Lodge Trail (some difficult sections), take the Wallace Cutoff, and descend via the LTS (moderate) and Nebraska Notch Trail (easy). Contact Leader: Morgan Irons, 223-7044 or morgan.irons@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place. (cancelled...