Hike in Plainfield
Spruce Mountain, 4.3 miles round trip, 1200 ft elevation gain. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending on conditions. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, 609 424 9238 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Spruce Mountain, 4.3 miles round trip, 1200 ft elevation gain. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending on conditions. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, 609 424 9238 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Road Walk around Sodom Pond. Adamant. Easy. 4 miles. 1 1/2-2 hours. Walk around Sodom Pond. Bring water and snacks; binoculars if you want to view across the water. Contact leader: Phyllis Rubenstein 793-6313 or Phyllisruby2022@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Cross Country Ski (dependent on conditions). New Discovery State Park in Groton State Forest. Easy to Moderate. 2-3 hours. Ski beautiful trails in mature woods and rolling fields. Bring cross-country ski equipment, weather-appropriate clothing, water and snacks. Contact leader: Scott Richardson at scott@northboundventures.com for more information, meeting time and location.
The walk is CANCELLED and will be re-scheduled after Mud Season. Bear Swamp Road Loop, Middlesex. Moderate. 6 miles. Meet at 10:00 am; park by the gazebo by Rumney School, Shady Rill Road, Middlesex. Contact Charlene Bohl at 802-229-9908 or charlenebohl@comcast.net with questions.
CANCELLED due to muddy conditions. Hike. Middlesex - White Rock/ Hunger Mountain in CC Putnam State Forest. Moderate to Strenuous, depending on conditions. 5.75 miles, 3-4 hours. A steady ascent and some rock scrambling rewards hikers with spectacular views including Camel’s Hump, Killington, and Mt. Mansfield. Bring appropriate hiking footwear and clothing, (conditions depending) micro...
POSTPONED due to family matters. Hike Honey Hollow Loop. West of Waterbury. Moderate. 6 miles. 3-4 hours. Hike the Honey Hollow Loop trail, which is on old woods roads and public roads, to look for early signs of spring. Bring water, lunch, and snacks. Contact leader: Phyllis Rubenstein 793-6313 or Phyllisruby2022@gmail.com for meeting time and...
Walk. East Montpelier. Easy-Moderate (some hills). 3-6.4 miles (group decides). Walk on Sparrow Farm Road to North Branch trail system. Group can decide to carry on around the Horn of the Moon road circuit for about 6.4 miles where there are some hills but nice views of the valley and the Worcester range. Contact leader Missy...
Hike. Calais. Easy. 2-3 miles. 2-3+ hours. Hike to the boardwalk on Chickering Bog, which is actually a fen, and along a nearby woods trail to see early spring woodland and bog plants. We will stop at the boardwalk, observe, and compare the features of bogs and fens. Bring water and snacks; and binoculars if...
Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate...
TRAIL WORK DAY on the Bamforth Ridge Trail. Meet at Duxbury Road Long Trail parking lot (AKA River Road) at 9:00 AM. Bring water, snacks, and work gloves. Dress for hiking and getting down and dirty. No experience necessary. Tools and camaraderie provided. Contact kunkelheidi@gmail.com Please RSVP if planning to join.
Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to...
TRAIL WORK DAY on the LTN out of Smugglers’ Notch, Stowe. Meet at Barnes Camp at 9:00 AM after parking in the lot across the road. Bring water, snacks, and work gloves. Dress for hiking and getting down and dirty. No experience necessary. Tools and camaraderie provided. Contact kunkelheidi@gmail.com. Please RSVP if planning to join.
Mark your calendars for the Montpelier Section of the Green Mountain Club’s annual meeting, to be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the former Elks Country Club building on Country Club Road in Montpelier. There will be a brief business meeting followed by short presentations on the following subjects: Scott...
Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to...
Hike. Groton State Forest Annual Wildflower Hike. See what’s in bloom and enjoy a spring hike from New Discovery about 5-6 miles. Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact leader: Steve Bailey for meeting time and place. stevecbailey@gmail.com 609 424 9238
Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to...
Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to...
Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to...
Rescheduled from June 9 due to weather. Hike. Groton State Forest. Easy/Moderate. 3.8 miles. Hike to Owl's Head Mountain in Groton State Forest. Nice hike to a beautiful view. There are a few other trail options if the group wants to extend the hike some. Contact leader Missy Ethridge (315-558-0765) or ede521@yahoo.com for meeting time and...
Kayak or canoe with us on the Waterbury Reservoir. We will be launching from the northern end of the reservoir, reached via Moscow Road and Cotton Brook Road. We will go for 3-4 miles, depending on conditions and participants. Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Peacham. About 5 miles and 500 feet elevation gain. Peacham Bog is home to trees, shrubs, plants, and birds unique to wetlands. The hike from Green Bay Road is on a rolling woods road, a forest trail, and a boardwalk. Bring lunch, snack, and water. Contact leader Phyllis Rubenstein for meeting time and place at...
4-8 miles. Green River Reservoir, one of the most scenic areas in Vermont! Distance depends on weather and abilities of the group. Must have PFD and your own canoe/kayak. Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Celebrate Long Trail Day with a hike from Lake Mansfield to Taylor Lodge. Elevation gain is 1000ft, round trip is 4 miles, difficulty is moderate. Fall foliage is getting started and the colors should be good higher up. Contact leaders Steve and Heather Bailey for meeting time and place: stevecbailey@gmail.com or 609-424-9238. Long Trail Day is...
Fall work hike on the Long Trail North from Route 108 in Stowe. The leaves have fallen and it’s time for our annual trail maintenance day in Smugglers Notch. Come join us to give back to the trails we have enjoyed throughout the summer. No experience necessary. Families welcome. Tools, instruction, and cookies provided. Meet-up...