Section Membership Meeting. Boulder Beach Shelter reserved from 10 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. In the morning we are planning to lead two short hikes in the park, one up Owl s Head and the other on Big Deer. Both are easy hikes with nice views and a good leg stretch for adults and kids of...
Groton State Forest. Coldwater and Hosmer Brook Trails from the Nature Center. 3.5 miles. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, marlong@myfairpoint.net or 802-229-9787 for meeting time and place.
This is a moderate 6 mile round-trip hike to a delightful lookout over the Bolton Valley. We will start on the Duck Brook Trail (formerly part of the Long Trail) at the trailhead on Bolton Notch Road. From there we will hike up to the Long Trail and north on the LT to Harrington View,...
Montpelier. Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org or 371-9610 for meeting place.rnThe Executive Committee is composed of officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend.
Two-hour paddle around Marshfield Pond, observe foliage and cliffs overlooking the pond. Bring PFD, water and lunch. Contact Leaders: Dana Lawrence, 371-9610 or Nancy Thomas, 272-6650 or hikeski51@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
6 miles. Millstone Quarries. These historic quarries contain some of the finest autumn scenery in the area. Bring water and lunch. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
6.5 miles. Start at Sterling Gorge and hike the Catamount Trail to Peek-A-View Mt., where you can relax on a bench with a view of Mt Mansfield. Finish off with beautiful Sterling Gorge. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.
Barnes Camp. Rain Date: October 17, Sunday. Fall walk-thru to clear leaves, drainage, any remaining blowdowns. All ages welcome, no experience necessary! Wear work clothes, boots. Bring water, gloves, snacks, lunch, muscles, and your own personal sense of humor. Tools provided. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. or trailhead at 9:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Morgan...
Mt Hor. 700 feet vertical rise, 3.4 miles round trip. Estimate 4-5 hours including travel time. Contact Leaders: Dana Lawrence, 371-9610 or Nancy Thomas 272-6650, hikski51@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Rain Date: October 24, Sunday. All abilities needed and welcomed. Various distances. From the new Winooski River footbridge, work on LT south to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. Wear work clothes, sturdy work boots and gloves. Bring water, snacks, lunch. Tools provided. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. or trailhead at 9:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Morgan Irons,...
2.8 miles round trip, 1,198 vertical rise, 3-4 hours. Bring water, lunch and layers. Tour the historic landscape of Paine Mt, forest to farms and back to forest on a mixture of trail and old wood roads. Contact Leaders: Dana Lawrence, 371-9610 or Nancy Thomas, 272-6650, hikeski51@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Honey Hollow. 6 miles, 1,300 ft. elevation gain. Rescheduled from October 30th. Hike from Honey Hollow Rd in Bolton to the Camel s Hump Nordic ski area. We will park at the top end of Honey Hollow Rd, then follow the Catamount Trail to the CH Nordic area, where we will hike on the Lion...
Montpelier. Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org or 371-9610 for meeting place.rnThe Executive Committee is composed of officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend.rnMinutes
Cancelled. Moderate to Difficult. 18 km. We will ski on the challenging hilly to steep terrain between Highland Lodge in Greensboro and Craftsbury Outdoor Center, which passes through farm meadows, woods, and a sugar bush. Participants must be experienced skiers, bring their own equipment (or rent at COC), have a season’s pass or purchase a...
Bolton Valley Nordic Center. This Nordic Center offers a wide variety of cross-country and rnback-country ski terrain and trails. Distance and difficulty of this outing will be adjusted to the level of skill and experience of the participants, so please contact us prior to the event so we can make plans for the day. Trail...
4-5 miles. Middlesex Town Forest Trail. Rolling terrain with mixed oak forest. Contact leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 802-229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net
POSTPONED from Jan 29 3.5 miles. Hike to Taylor Lodge from Lake Mansfield. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
CANCELLED Due to weather. Moderate to Difficult. 18-20 km. We will ski the Great Circle at Highland Lodge, a challenging loop with hilly to steep terrain, which meanders through woods and farm meadows, with an optional pond crossing depending on conditions and participant interest. Participants must be experienced skiers, have their own equipment (or rent...
4 miles. 1550 feet elevation gain. Laraway Mountain to Lamoille Valley overlook, with stops at the high ledge ice formations. Spikes may be sufficient depending on trail conditions. Contact Leader morganirons@myfairpoint.net
5+/- miles. Ski the Telephone Line trail from New Discovery State Park in Groton State Forest. Depending on snow conditions, we will either ski out and back on the same trail or return via Osmore Pond. Please contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
4.4 miles round trip with 1,180 ft. elevation gain. Spruce Mt. Excellent 360 degree views of the Green, White and Adirondack Mountains from view points and fire tower. Plan on bringing snowshoes with crampons and micro-spikes to manage possible weather and snow conditions. We will stop for lunch on the top (weather permitting). Contact Leaders:...
4-5 miles. Little River State Park. Stevenson Brook Trail. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin. 802-229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net
Hardwick Flats road. Easy/Moderate. Several loops are available of varying lengths. On private land which is open to the public at no charge. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
RESCHEDULED from March 12. 5.2 miles. White Rock Mountain. Start at the Hunger Mountain trailhead in Middlesex, and hike up to White Rock Mountain, returning on the same trail. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
