Events

5.4 mile loop. Peacham Bog. Contact Leaders: Phyllis Rubenstein, 223-0020 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net OR Charlene Bohl, 229-9908 or charlenebohl@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

25 miles. We will start in and return to Worcester on Rte. 12. Bring water and lunch, or buy at Elmore country store. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time and place.

Memorial Day

5 Miles Moderate Bring lunch, water and rain gear Contact leaders for meeting time and place George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin 229-9787 marlong@myfairpoint.net

Memorial Day

4.2 miles round trip. This is a quintessential hike for young hikers who want a doable destination, or parents with children in packs who want to hike a peak! Meet at the trail head at 10:00 A.M. Bring water, snacks, lunch, hat, layers. Appropriate footwear a must. All children MUST be accompanied by a responsible...

Various Distances. Early riser hike on Camel s Hump, the Bamforth Ridge Trail, part of the LT. A view-filled route up or down. Join leader s Morgan Irons and Sharon Plumb for this unique route. One group will head up the Monroe Trail from Couching Lion parking lot in Duxbury. The second group will leave...

106th GMC Annual Meeting. Lyndon State College. Schedule of Events in the Spring issue of the Long Trail News.

6.8 miles. 1,200 elevation gain. Follow the LT from Hazen s Notch to Jay Pass. Several good viewpoints. A new hike for the leader, who is working toward completion of the LT. Contact: Jill Aspinall, happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

9.3 miles. 2,600 feet elevation gain. A scenic hike from Jay Pass to North Jay Pass, following the LT over Jay Peak. Another new hike in the leader s quest to complete the LT. Contact: Jill Aspinall, happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

4.8 miles total. Steady pace. Hunger Mtn. Get out of work and enjoy the longest day of the year on the trail! Meet at MHS, 4:00 P.M. or Middlesex Trailhead at 4:30 P.M. Bring a headlamp with spare batteries, water, plenty of food, and dress in layers. Contact Leader: Sharon Plumb, sharon.plumb@gmail.com or 223-2190 with...

Moderately Difficult. 8.3 miles. Camel s Hump. Summit via Monroe Trail; continue on the LT to the Alpine Trail; turn onto the Alpine Trail and return to the Monroe Trail and Couching Lion parking lot. Basically circumnavigate the summit using the Alpine Trail. Contact: Charlene Bohl, charlenebohl@comcast.net or 229-9908 or Phyllis Rubenstein, phyllis@phyllisrubensteinlaw.comcastbiz.net or 793-6313...

34 miles round trip. Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Gentle uphill ride from St. Johnsbury to West Danville, downhill on return trip. Bring water and lunch. Helmet and closed shoes required. Meet at MHS. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time and place.

4.4 miles round trip. Hike Nebraska Notch trail from Stevensville Rd. Younger hikers and parents with babies on board could take LT South to Taylor Lodge. Older, more experienced hikers can enjoy the Clara Bow trail. Bring lunch and enjoy a rest at the shelter. Contact: Morgan Irons, morganirons@myfairpoint.net for more details and to sign...

5-8 miles total. Waterbury Center State Park. Join leaders for a day of paddling and swimming. Bring water and picnic supper. Bring own boat or rent at beach. PFD required. Day use fee or Green Mountain Passport. Meet at MHS. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

Moderately Difficult. Ascend on the Old Bridle Path and descend on the Skookumchuck Trail. Requires car spot. Contact Leaders: Charlene Bohl, charlenebohl@comcast.net or 229-9908, or Phyllis Rubenstein, phyllis@phyllisrubensteinlaw.comcastbiz.net or 793-6313 with any questions and for meeting time and place.

GMS Montpelier Section Executive Committee meeting. Contact President Steve Bailey at president@gmcmontpelier.org for more information.

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, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

GMC Trail Magic Day. The Montpelier Section will host at the Bamforth Ridge trailhead, starting at 9 A.M. Volunteers please contact Steve Bailey at president@gmcmontpelier.org

6.5 miles. Start at Sterling Gorge and hike the Catamount Trail to Peek-A-View Mt., where you can relax in a bench swing with a view of Mt Mansfield. Finish off with beautiful Sterling Gorge. Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

11.7 miles. 2,700 elevation gain. A serious climb up the Clark Brook Trail. Precedes a much gentler ramble up the LT to Lincoln Gap. Another new hike in the leader s progression along the LT. Contact: Jill Aspinall, happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

Woodstock-Barnard loop by Silver Lake. First half is mostly uphill. Bring water and lunch. Helmet and closed shoes required. Meet at MHS. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

Moderate to Difficult. 6 miles total. Early Riser hike up Mansfield from the Stevensville parking lot. Frost Trail, Maple Ridge, and Wampahoofus to the Forehead; returning via LTS, Wallace Cutoff, and Butler Lodge Trail. Meet at MHS at 6:00 A.M. or 7:00 A.M. at the trailhead. Contact Leader: Alan Paschell, 223-7044, if weather questionable.

24 miles. Berlin Pond to Brookfield Floating Bridge. Wear helmet. Bring lunch and water. Meet at the Berlin Pond public parking area at 10:00 A.M. Contact: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com