Events

2.8 miles round trip. Stowe Pinnacle. Contact Leader: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

Approx. 3.2 miles round trip. Full moon snowshoe below the bowl east of North Hunger. Bring headlamps, warm beverages, and snacks. Cancelled or postponed if weather is inclement. Meet around 4:00 P.M.; sun sets at 4:48. We plan to arrive at viewpoint a few minutes before 5:46 moonrise. Contact Leaders: John Buddington and Kathy Gohl,...

Winter Trails Day at GMC Headquarters, Waterbury Center.

Various distances. Join the Nuquists for an afternoon of skiing at Morse Farm Ski Touring Center. Trail fee. Meet at Morse Farm. Bring water and a snack. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

5 miles round trip. Snowshoe to Montclair Glen Lodge from Couching Lion parking lot. Meet at MHS. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time.

6+/- miles round trip. White Rock via the Middlesex Trail. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

Little River State Park. Ungroomed but moderate trails. Conditions may vary. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 for meeting time and place.

Various distances. All abilities. Ole s Touring Center. Trail fee. Bring lunch or buy at the center. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.

5+/- miles. Peacham Bog. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting place and time.

5.3 miles round trip. Elmore Mountain loop. 1,400 elevation gain. Contact Leader: Charlene Bohl, 229-9908 or charlenebohl@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

Craftsbury Nordic Center. Trail fee. Bring water and lunch or buy at touring center. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.

5+/- miles. Bald Mountain via the Mad Brook Trail. Joint event with the Northeast Kingdom Section. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

Section president Reidun Nuquist presents Green Mountain Girls: Women of the Long Trail , a talk about the many women who have hiked the LT, done trail work, and helped steer the GMC. In celebration of Women s History Month and co-sponsored by the GMC, the Vermont Historical Society, and the Vermont Commission on Women....

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4.1 mi. A mud season road walk, with some hills. Loop starts at North Fayston cemetery, follows Randell Road, Center Fayston Road, and returns via North Fayston Road. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind Dept. of Labor, next to Montpelier bike path. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

Annual meeting. Christ Episcopal Church parish hall. 64 State St. Montpelier. See article on page 1 for details.

5 miles. Walk around Sodom Pond. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.

26 miles. We will take River Road (dirt) to Middlesex, then Rte. 100B. Bring water and lunch or buy at Moretown general store. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time and place.

Section Executive Commitee quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for agenda and meeting time and place.

7.8 miles. Center Loop plus the Fours Corners Extension. This walk, from Nicole Grubman s book I Left My Sole in Vermont, is fairly flat, through peaceful countryside. Meet at M.H.S. at 9:00 A.M. Leaders: Kevin Ryan and Christie Carter, 802-249-8849 (cell).

All abilities. LT to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, 1-609-424-9238 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org

All abilities. Various distances. Smugglers Notch, on the LT/Elephant s Head and Sterling Pond Trails. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, 1-609-424-9238 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org

12 miles. Montpelier to Middlesex and return. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia 622-0585 or Mary Smith 505-0603 for meeting time and place.

Right in the heart of downtown Montpelier it s easy to find woods and hills for kids to enjoy. Join fellow outdoor lovers and take a stroll with your kids in Hubbard Park. We will start at the trailhead to the right of the Capitol. Caretakers can tote he littlest ones in a pack, while...