• Smugglers Notch

    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.

  • Berlin

    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.

  • Duxbury

    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.

  • Johnson

    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.

  • Location To Be Determined.

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

  • Montpelier

    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.

  • Montpelier.

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

  • Shelburne

    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.

  • Burlington

    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

  • Executive Committee Meeting

    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.

  • Elmore

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

  • Woodstock

    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.

  • Calais

    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.

  • Barre City

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

  • Fayston

    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.

  • Lemington, VT

    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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  • Stowe

    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.

  • East Montpelier

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

  • East Montpelier

    All abilities. Various distances. Morse Farm Ski Touring Center has groomed trails for all abilities. Trail fee. Meet at Morse Farm. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

  • Berlin

    Walk around Berlin Pond. Easy, moderate pace. The road could be muddy; there might be some precipitation. Meet at Berlin Pond parking lot at 1:30 p.m. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550.