Events

Moderate to Difficult. 6 miles. Ski Smugglers Notch Road from the road barricade at Barnes Camp to the road barricade before Smugglers Notch Resort. Experience required. Cross-country (classic or skate) skis required. Conditions permitting, we ll be on the road with the area high school and college cross-country ski teams! Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein at 802-793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net...

Membership Meeting. 7:00 P.M. TW Wood Gallery. Read on page 1 in Trail Talk, the article, Hiking off the Beaten Path .

Come to look and listen to Montpelier Section members Lexi and Linnaea Shear, mother and daughter, slideshow on their LT End-to-End hike this past summer. T.W. Wood Gallery & Art Center in Montpelier, 7:00 P.M. More details on page 1.

5.2 miles. White Rock Mountain. Start at the Hunger Mountain trailhead in Worcester, and hike up to White Rock Mountain, returning on the same trail. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

Moderate to Difficult. 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.n

8 miles. Appalachian Trail. Rte. 12 to Winturi Shelter. Round-trip excursion will be either a hike or snowshoe depending on the trail conditions. This segment of the LT consists of moderately rolling hills through the woods of Windsor County. Reaching the destination will depend on timing and trail conditions. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 802-249-0520 or...

3.6 miles. Stowe Pinnacle. Beautiful views of Mansfield and the Green Mountains. Hike will be followed by optional lunch in Waterbury or Stowe. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.  

4 miles. Laraway Mountain via LTN. From the Codding Hollow trailhead, we’ll snowshoe to the ice formations and Lamoille Valley overview, returning the same way. Crampons may be preferable depending on trail conditions. Contact Leader: Morgan Irons, 802-223-7044 or morgan.irons@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place. n

6 miles. Snowshoe to Montclair Glen Lodge via the Monroe and Dean trails and very briefly the Long Trail. Starting from the Monroe Trail s winter parking lot. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 802-249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting place and time.

12 miles. Cross-country ski (classic skis) from Highland Lodge in Greensboro to Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury. For experienced skiers only. We will take the shuttle bus from COC to Highland Lodge. Skis may be rented at COC. Trail Fee and shuttle bus fee required. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 802-793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place to...

Mileage depends on conditions. Middlesex Town Forest. Explore new trails being developed in this scenic area. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 802-229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.

8 miles. Gore Mountain. Meet at Island Pond Rail Station at 8:30 A.M. Hike up to Gore Mountain summit, depending on trail conditions. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net

12 miles. Cross-country ski from Highland Lodge in Greensboro to Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury. For experienced skiers only. Shuttle bus from COC to HL. Pass or trail fee and shuttle bus fee required. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place for carpool to COC.

4.8 miles. Camel s Hump via Burrows Trail. Start at the Burrows trailhead in Huntington and hike up to Camel s Hump, returning on the same trail. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

2-3 miles. Come and explore some of the East Montpelier trails with other caretakers and our littlest adventurers, ages 0-5. We ll choose a moderate path, perfect for trail and weather conditions. Meet at 10 A.M. Contact Leader: Sharon Plumb, sharon.plumb@gmail.com for meeting place.nnPostponed. New date will be announced.n

Spend the day cross-country skiing at the Craftsbury Nordic Center. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.nnNo one signed up so the event was cancelled.n

5 miles. Worcester Mountain. Start at the trailhead in Worcester, and hike up to Worcester Mountain, returning on the same trail. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

30 miles. Worcester to Elmore on Rte. 12. Leave at 10 A.M. from the Worcester Town Office. Eat lunch at the Elmore General Store. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb at 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com (illness)

20 miles. Washington Heights to Chelsea. Meet at the pull off on the left just below Washington Heights on Rte. 110 at 11:00 A.M. Bike to Chelsea or maybe a little further. Eat lunch at the Chelsea Restaurant. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com (illness)

Due to the abundant March snowfall and rain forecast for this week, we will not hike the Stranahan Town Forest. Instead we will walk a loop of about 4 miles in Calais from the boat access parking area at Mirror Lake (No. 10 Pond), along Pond Road to Nelson Pond Road to Cranberry Meadow Road...

20 miles. Orange to Plainfield. 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. from the Orange Recreation Area just up Reservoir Rd. from Rte. 302. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com (illness)

1-2 miles. Stranahan Town Forest. Enjoy the old logging roads and trails of this beautiful town forest. We ll meet at 10 A.M. at the parking lot on Hollister Hill and walk a few miles, looking for signs of early spring along the way. Bring snacks, lunch, and wear layers. After the hike, visit the...

5 miles. Walk around Berlin Pond. Meet at Berlin Pond parking spot at 1:00 P.M. Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 and Mary Smith, 505-0603.nn

15 miles. Montpelier to Adamant. County Road to Bliss Pond Rd. to Adamant Rd. to Center St. to Bliss Rd. to County Rd. Lunch at the Adamant Coop. Leave from Morse Farm at 10:00 A.M. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com (cancelled due to illness)