Events

GMC Montpelier Section Annual Meeting. See details on page 1 of Trail Talk

20 miles. East Montpelier to Calais on back roads. Leave from the parking area at #10 Pond in Calais at 10 A.M. Bring a lunch as there is no place to buy lunch. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.comn(cancelled due to illness)n

Green Up Day at Raven Ridge in Monkton. Siena and I will be joining other TNC volunteers to help clear invasives at this stunning natural area. Wonderful views of the Champlain Valley to be had! Contact Sharon Plumb at Sharon.plumb@gmail.com or 802-223-2190. (TNC is The Nature Conservancy)n

5.4 miles. We will hike to Peacham Bog in Groton State forest, checking out beautiful spring wildflowers along the way. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.

26 miles. Montpelier to Moretown and return. Helmet required. Bring lunch or buy at the Moretown Store. Call Leader: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.

1-2 miles. Martin Bridge Park is on Rte. 2, just a few miles outside of Plainfield Village on the right hand side. Join us at 10 A.M. to explore this picturesque covered bridge, recently restored. Sweet trails perfect for kiddos and their caretakers! Contact Leader: Sharon Plumb, sharon.plumb@gmail.comn(Date changed due to conflict with Green Up...

Bamforth Ridge. RAINDATE: Sunday, May 13. All abilities welcome and needed. Spring walk-thru and routine pre-hiking season trail work on the LT south of Winooski River to Bamforth Ridge Shelter, and farther south on Camel s Hump. Conditions permitting. Additional trail building on LT re-location to by-pass the Big Dig may be scheduled. Bring lunch,...

Due to the closure of Chickering Bog (see http://gmcmontpelier.org/BogClosed.html) this hike has been changed to:n Stranahan Town Forest, after work. Approximately 3 to 4 miles.We will see spring wildflowers in the woods and explore vernal ponds. Optional Pizza and Beer at Positive PI II in Plainfield afterwards. Meet at 5:00 P.M. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein,...

25 miles. Danville to St. Johnsbury on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. It is a continuous downhill to St. J, but then a rigorous two-hour uphill back. Meet at 9:30 A.M. at the Rte. 14 E. Montpelier park and ride to carpool. We will then leave for the ride from the old railroad station just...

Smugglers Notch. All abilities welcome and needed. Spring walk-thru and routine pre-hiking season trail work on the LT north of Barnes Camp to Sterling Pond or farther toward Chilcoot Pass, plus Sterling Pond Trail. Additional work on LT to incorporate the new boardwalk may be scheduled. Bring lunch, water, and work gloves. Wear sturdy boots...

5-6 miles. Wildflower Walk exploring trails in New Discovery, Big Deer, and Osmore Pond. See what’s blooming. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.

25 miles. We will take the Cross Vermont Trail from Marshfield. Drive up Depot Rd. to Edgewater where you can park near the trail. We will then ride the railroad bed into Groton State Forest and stop at whatever point we feel is far enough for lunch. Then turn around and come back. A beautiful...

24 miles. Williamstown Gulf to East Randolph and return along Rte. 14. Meet at the parking area at Williamstown Gulf. Bring lunch. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com

GMC Headquarters. 1.5 miles. We ll walk the trails behind the headquarters, visit a historic shelter, and have time for a picnic! Meet at 10:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Sharon Plumb, 223-2190 or sharon.plumb@gmail.com

20 +/- miles. Reservoir Rd. to East Hill Rd. to Cameron Rd. to Plainfield. 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. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com n

Spruce Mountain. 4.2 miles. Meet at 10 A.M. A great little hike with a beaver pond and caves to explore and a rewarding view with a fire tower at the top. Even if you don t make it all the way with your little one, we ll have fun along the way! Contact Leader: Sharon...

10 miles round trip. Mt. Garfield. Short rock scramble below the summit with extraordinary views. Contact Leader: Alan Paschell, 223-7044 or e-mail dreamon@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.n(Cancelled - no takers)

13 +/- miles. Montpelier to Adamant. County Road to Bliss Pond Rd. to Adamant Rd. to Center St. to Bliss Rd. to County Rd., although we could decide to go further. Lunch at the Adamant Coop. Leave from Morse Farm at 10:00 A.M. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.comn

Kayaking at Waterbury Reservoir. nEnjoy a relaxing paddle, observing whatever birds and other wildlife we may encounter. We’ll spend approximately two hours paddling on this large, lovely body of water. nBring: Kayak, paddle, PFD, water, hat, sunglasses, snack, jacket.nMeet at Department of Labor parking lot at 2:15 P.M.; return about 6:00.nContact Leaders: Anne Ferguson and...

Bring your little ones and their bikes, or your bike and bike trailer, and we ll explore the bike path along the river. The only goal is to have fun and get outside! Contact Leader: Sharon Plumb, 223-2190 or Sharon.plumb@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

4 to 5 miles. Hike from near Martin s Pond to Peacham Bog in Groton State Forest and see bog plants including pitcher plants, labrador tea, and cotton grass, and woodland flowers including lady s slippers. Optional hike on loop trail to Devil s Hill Mountain for a view of Peacham Bog and Peacham Pond....

Moderately Difficult. 18 +/- miles. Middlesex back roads. Rte. 2 to Brook Rd. in Middlesex, to Middlesex Ctr., to East Hill Rd. to Upper Terrace St., to Terrace St., to State St. and back to the Dept. of Labor. Bring lunch. Meet at Dept. of Labor at 10:00 A.M. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or...

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@ncomcast.net for meeting time and place. (Cancelled - no participants)

3 hours. Paddle Wrightsville Reservoir in the late afternoon/early evening and see beavers, herons, and other wildlife. Optional swim. Distance depends on weather, water level, and the abilities of the group. Must have PFD and your own canoe/kayak. Bring water and dinner or snack. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 802-793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and...