Events

8+ miles. Camel s Hump. Ascend Bamforth Ridge; descend Monroe Trail. Car spot involved. Must Contact Leader: Paul DeLuca, 476-7987 or pdeluca420@msn.com.

4 +/- miles. Chickering Bog. With guest expert Rose Paul, Director of Critical Lands and Conservation Science of the Nature Conservancy. Meet at 9:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Ken Hertz, hertzkj@gmail.com for additional information.

Lake Champlain Sandbar to the mouth of the Lamoille River, and up the river as far as the cliffs. Requires a calm day. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting place and time.

5.4 miles. Mt. Ascutney. Hike to the summit via the Windsor Trail. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time.

Mt. Abraham. Moderate to Difficult. 5.2 miles round trip. 1600 elevation gain. Mt. Abraham via the LT from Lincoln Gap. Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey, 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

Rain date: July 26, Sunday. Spend all or part of the day hiking, swimming, and/or paddling. (Bring your own boat or rent.) Gather for a social potluck picnic at 5:00 p.m. Come just for the picnic if you wish. Contact Leaders: Andrew and Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for more information and if you wish to join...

6.5 +/- miles. Park at the Hale Brook Trailhead. Hike to summit via Hale Brook Trail, then Lend-a-Hand Trail for the descent, stopping at Zealand Hut. Return via a short descent on the AT and out on the Zealand Trail and Zealand Road to the trailhead. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520...

August 1-15: Backpack Divisions 5 to 12 of the LT (Rte. 103 to Northern Terminus in Canada). Limit: 8 people. For more information or to reserve your place, contact Phyllis Rubenstein at 223-0020 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net.

12.9 miles. LT from Rte. 15 to Corliss Camp, and out via Davis Neighborhood Trail. Approx. 2800 elevation gain. Route crosses the Lamoille River bridge and Laraway Mountain. A new hike for the leader as she adds pieces toward eventually completing the LT. Car spotting required. Contact Leader: Jill Aspinall, happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com for meeting time and...

6 +/- miles. Beaver Meadow Lodge. Contact Leader: Ken Hertz, hertzkj@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

3 hour poetry hike. On private land; crosses hayfields, through woods, high meadows with views from Killington to Mansfield. End in the sacred circle with a few minutes of silence. Wear hiking boots and bring at least one poem with focus on trees. Bring lunch to eat at midpoint. Meet at 10:30 A.M. Contact Leader:...

8.7 miles. Franconia Ridge. Ascend Lincoln and Lafayette via Falling Waters; descend Old Bridal Path to Greenleaf Hut. Must Contact Leader: Paul DeLuca, 476-7987 or pdeluca420@msn.com

20 miles. We ll ride the scenic eastern stretch from Richford to Enosburg Falls and back. Bike helmet and closed shoes required. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

Various distances. Lunch on shore. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time and place.

11.1 miles. LT from Corliss Camp to Rte. 118, including access via the Davis Neighborhood Trail and rock scramble through Devil s Gulch. Approx. 2100 elevation gain. A new hike for the leader as she adds pieces toward eventually completing the LT. Car spotting required. Contact Leader: Jill Aspinall, happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

Contact Ken Hertz (hertzkj@gmail.com) to help; come by to chat.

6 +/- miles. Local guide Kimberly Pierce. Meet at 1:00 P.M. Contact Leader: Ken Hertz, hertzkj@gmail.com for additional information.

9.2 mile round trip. Out and back via Ammonoosuc Ravine, Lake of the Clouds Hut, Crawford Path. Must Contact Leader: Paul DeLuca, 476-7987 or pdeluca420@msn.com

8 miles round trip. Gore Mountain. Hike to fire tower/summit. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

5+/- miles. Scrag Mountain from Waitsfield to Northfield. Near the summit is the former fire tower site, and below summit is the cabin used by the lookout. Car spot necessary. Contact one of two Co-leaders: Rudy Townsend, 433-1004 or Phyllis Rubenstein, 223-0020 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.

5+/- miles. Mt. Monadnock (VT). The mountaintop features a recently rebuilt observation tower with excellent views east into the northern White Mountains and north into Canada. Bring food, liquid, and dress for weather. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

4.4 mile round trip. Mount Pisgah via the North trail. Must Contact Leader: Paul DeLuca, 476-7987 or pdeluca420@msn.com

Canoe/kayak Norton Pond. This 583-acre pond offers many areas to explore. Bring boat, PFD, water and lunch. Optional overnight at Brighton State Park--reservations recommended. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 for meeting time and location.

10.2 miles. Mt. Mansfield. Approx. 3,500 elevation gain. Ascend the Lake Mansfield Trail to Taylor Lodge, then follow the LT over Mt. Mansfield to Smugglers Notch. Car spotting required. Another new hike for the leader, progressing toward completion of the LT. Contact Leader: Jill Aspinall, happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com for meeting time and place.