Events

4.5 miles. A family-friendly walk up Spruce Mountain to the fire tower. Will the fall colors still be out? Contact Leader: Ken Hertz, hertzkj@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

3-4 miles. White Rocks. Young Adventurers Club. Meet at 10:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Shawn Keeley, 229-0933 for meeting place.

20-25 miles. Stowe through Morrisville and return on Randolph Road. 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.

6+/- miles round trip. Hike the LT south from VT 118 to Devil s Gulch, then on to Spruce Ledge Camp for lunch. Return via the Babcock Trail. Bring lunch. Contact Leaders: John Buddington and Kathy Gohl, 229-0725 or vicepresident@gmcmontpelier.org for meeting time and place.

All abilities. Various distances. Fall 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. Contact Leader: Fred Jordan, 223-3935 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org.

7-8 miles. Bushwack from Irish Hill in Berlin to Paine Mountain in Northfield. Car spotting involved. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 262-3300 or phyllisrubensteinlaw.comcastbiz.net for time.

All abilities. 3-4 miles round trip. Fall 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. Contact Leader: Fred Jordan, 223-3935 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org.

6 mile round trip. Hike the Long Trail from Rte. 15 across the suspension bridge, up Prospect Rock to Round Top, and return. Meet at MHS. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time.

4-5 miles. Young Adventurers Club. Meet at 10:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Matt Krebs, 485-4312 for meeting place.

4+/- miles. Explore North Branch Park from the river to Sparrow Farm, including a new interpretive trail along the North Branch. Meet at the Elm Street parking lot, between the swimming pool and tennis courts. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

1-2 miles. Short fall hike. Young Adventurers Club. Meet at 10:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Gretchen Elias, 223-6360 for meeting place.

Vermont s 2013 Rifle Deer Season runs from Nov. 16 to Dec. 1.

7+/- miles. Enjoy the fields, woods, and views of Lake Champlain on the grounds of historic Shelburne Farms. Meet at MHS. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550, for meeting time.

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

Montpelier, 6:00 p.m. Agenda posted online on section website. All members are welcome. Membership Meeting, 7:30 p.m. See Trail Talk, page 1, for program details. You may bring a dessert to share. For directions, contact Ken Hertz, 229-4737 or membership@gmcmontpelier.org.

3.5+/- miles. Hike or Snowshoe the Elmore loop trail. Contact Leaders: Kathy Gohl or John Buddington, 229-0725 for meeting time and place.

7.6 miles. Snowshoe or Hike to Winturi Shelter via the Appalachian Trail. Bring lunch and water. Meet at MHS. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time.

Easy-Moderate. 5+/- miles. We will walk a scenic loop in the Robinson Cemetery-Maple Corner neighborhood. Bring water and snack. Meet behind the Dept. of Labor, by the Montpelier bike path. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

2 miles. Young Adventurers Club. Contact Leader: Mike Wetherell, 223-8493 for time and meeting place.

4+/- miles. Snowshoe or Hike, depending on snow depth. Explore the new Hemlock Hill Trail into the Phen Basin wilderness. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time and place.

5+/- miles. Snowshoe or hike Mt. Monadnock. 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 winter outing. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

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All abilities. Various distances. Trapp Family Lodge. Trail fee. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.

1-2 miles. Young Adventurers Club. Contact Leader: Lexi Shear, 229-9810 for meeting time and place.