Events

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.

Montpelier Section Executive Committee quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. May bring a dessert to share. Contact: Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for agenda and meeting place.

Start at North Montpelier pond and follow the river north as it twists and turns through the beautiful fall foliage. Participants must have their own kayak. PFD required. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

20-25 miles. Stowe through Morrisville and return on Randolph Road. Helmet required. Bring lunch and water or buy lunch in Morrisville. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.

2.5 miles. Hike to Skylight Pond in Breadloaf Wilderness. Then south to Burnt Hill, another 4.6 miles, through varying woods. This 7.1 mile distance assumes there will be a second car along to spot. If not, the hike will approach Skylight Pond from Burnt Hill Trail, and include an additional 2.5 down-hill miles road walk...

5 miles round trip. Start at the Bolton Nordic area. Follow ski trails to the LT and the beautiful Harrington view. Return via the Buchanan Shelter. Contact Leader: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

4-6 miles. History road walk along the Winooski River Valley to view the sites of several former utility plants. There will be pictures to view the buildings as they existed years ago, along with a visit to an operating hydro plant. Contact Leader: Manny Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.

A last paddle on the reservoir before the snow falls? Must have own kayak/canoe and PFD. Be prepared for cool weather. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Andrew or Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for afternoon meeting time and place.

26 miles. Bike to Waterbury via Stevens Brook Road, and return on Rte.2. Bring water and lunch or option to buy lunch at Snack Bar in Waterbury. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.

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