Events

6 miles. Hardwick Trails. The trailhead is behind Hazen Union School. Let s meet there at 1:00 P.M. For details, Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder at 479-2304.

Taylor Series presentation at GMC headquarters, by Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, titled Mountains at 15 Knots: Norway from the Deck of Hurtigruten. 7:00 P.M. Admission charged.

3.2 miles round trip. Long Trail on Bamforth Ridge, from Duxbury Road to Duxbury Window. Experience our LT section in snow. Bring lunch, water, and ski poles. Snow conditions will determine other equipment needs. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time and place.

3.2 miles. Lafayette Place to the AMC hut for lunch, then go around the lake. Great views across the notch if it s a clear day. Meet at 9:00 A.M. Contact Leaders: Kathy Gohl and John Buddington, 229-0725 or vicepresident@gmcmontpelier.org to be advised of adjustments due to weather.

Various distances. Stowe Pinnacle. Snowshoe or hike, depending on conditions. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

4-6+/- miles. Walk along the back roads of East Montpelier. Contact Leader: Ken Hertz, hertzkj@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

Montpelier Section annual meeting. Christ Church parish hall. See details on page 1.

6 miles round trip. Mud season loop, starting at Maple Corner and including Robinson Hill, Bliss Pond, and Old West Church. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time and place.

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

10+/- miles round trip. Stowe Bike Path. Paved. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

5.4-mile loop. Peacham Bog in Groton State Park. This trail offers two opportunities to view the bog with its unique vegetation, as well as opportunities to identify spring wildflowers in the woods. Contact one leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 223-0020, Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net, OR Charlene Bohl, 229-9908, charlenebohl@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

10+/- miles round trip. Burlington Bike Path. From Echo Center to the Colchester municipal line across the Winooski River bridge and return. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

5+/- miles round trip. Visit Little River State Park before it s open: No fees. Hike Stevenson Brook and Dalley Loop trails. Contact Leader: Ken Hertz, hertzkj@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

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

All abilities. 3-4 miles round trip. Spring walk-thru on the LT to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Fred Jordan, 223-3935 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org

6 miles on Center Fayston Road, Kew Vasseur Road, and Bragg Hill Road. We ll need to do a car spot. Meet at VT 100 and Pine Road, Waitsfield at 1:00 P.M. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for details.

All abilities. Various distances. Smugglers Notch. Spring walk-thru on the LT/Elephant s Head and Sterling Pond Trails. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Fred Jordan, 223-3935 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org

Various distances. Wildflower hike. May is the perfect time for early spring wildflowers in Little River State Park. Hike through abandoned hill farms with fine views of Little River Reservoir. Contact Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker, 229-9787 for meeting time and place.

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

Moderate to Difficult. 25 miles. Begin in Washington and bike to Chelsea, where we will have lunch. Back roads and Rte. 110. Along the way we ll stop at several points of interest, including a potter s, small farm, etc. Definitely need a bike suitable for back roads. Contact Leader: George Plumb, plumb.george@gmail.com for more...

Memorial Day

26 miles round trip. Montpelier to Moretown and back. Paved and dirt roads. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting place and time.

Summit Worcester Mountain, 2.5 miles, with option to continue on the Skyline Trail, an additional 1.5 miles to the other side of the mountain. Round-trip mileage of 8 miles. Contact one leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, at 223-0020, Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net, OR Charlene Bohl, at 229-9908, charlenebohl@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

Rain Date: June 3, Wednesday. All abilities. A day to give back to the city parks we enjoy year round. 6 +/- hours, although all shorter shifts are welcome. Bring water, lunch, work clothes and gloves. Tools provided. Meet at Montpelier swimming pool parking lot on Elm St. at 9:00 A.M. Please Contact Leader: Jill...