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.
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...
