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...
Montpelier Section Executive Committee quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. For details, Contact: Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550.
40.7 miles. June 5-8. Backpack Divisions 1 and 2 of the LT (from Southern terminus in Massachusetts to Kelly Stand Road). Limit: 8 people. For more information and/or to reserve your place, Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 223-0020 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net.
Acres of Apples is a side trip to the Lake Champlain bikeways network. Park in Burlington, take the ferry to Port Kent, bike with stops as desired at farm stands and Ausable Chasm, where food is available, and return. Helmet and closed shoes required. A rewarding all-day trip. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550...
27 miles. Rte. 14 to No. Wolcott and return on Rte. 15. Bring lunch and water. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.
Explore the LaPlatte River and/or cruise the bay, depending on the weather. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting place and time.
7.2 mile round trip. Glen Ellen Lodge via the LT from App. Gap. After a 1300 climb past Theron Dean Shelter to Stark s Nest, there are numerous ups and downs. Bring lunch and snacks. Contact Leaders: John Buddington and Kathy Gohl, 229-0725 or vicepresident@gmcmontpelier.org for meeting time and place.
25+/- miles. Pond loop. Bike on unpaved roads past several ponds and return on Rte. 14. Bring lunch and water. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.
5.2 miles round trip. Burnt Rock via Hedgehog Brook and Long Trails. One difficult rock scramble. Panoramic views. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker, 229-9787 for meeting time and place.
49.9 miles. July 3-6: Backpack Divisions 3 and 4 (plus) of the LT (Kelly Stand to Rte. 103. Limit: 8 people. For more information and/or to reserve your place, Contact Phyllis Rubenstein at 223-0020 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net
Independence Day Parade. Join fellow section members on the year s shortest hike by marching from the Meadow area to the State House. See page 8 of this Trail Talk and the section website for more details and watch the section e-mail list for announcements.
