Events

Little River State Park. Bring lunch and water. Call Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin, 229-9787, for meeting time and place.

Easy to moderate. Various distances. Craftsbury Nordic Center. Mostly open terrain. Bring lunch or purchase at touring center. Fee or season pass. Meet at MHS. Call Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

Moderate to difficult terrain. 16km (10 miles). Highland Lodge to Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The groomed trail traverses beautiful (challenging) hills and woods. We will shuttle from Craftsbury Outdoor Center to Highland Lodge. Bring snacks, lunch and water. Wear layered clothing. Participants must have appropriate gear and cross-country ski experience. Limited to 6 people. For more...

6.5+/- miles. Groton State Forest. Ski from the Nature Center to Peacham Bog and maybe even to Martin s Pond. Call Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting place and time.

5+/- miles round trip. Snowshoe to Montclair Glen Lodge from Couching Lion parking lot. Meet at MHS. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time.

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.