Events

6.4 miles. To avoid hunters, let’s do the Horn of the Moon road walk with the Sanders Circle Extension. There are some hills on this walk but there are some nice views of the valley and the Worcester range. Contact leader Missy Ethridge (315-558-0765) or ede521@yahoo.com for meeting time and place.rn

Ski(cross country or back country equipment) (or leader will notify participants if there is not enough snow to ski, in which case we will wear boots with traction devices). Stowe. Moderate to difficult. Moderate pace. 14+/- miles. 1400+/- elevation gain. Smuggler’s Notch Road. We will ski the Notch Road (closed to cars in the winter)...

Montpelier. Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. This will be a Zoom meeting. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org or 802-371-9610rnThe Executive Committee is composed of officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend.rnrnJoin Zoom Meeting https://uvmcom.zoom.us/j/94779198360?from=addon

Beaver Meadow Lodge 4.6 miles round trip, 900 ft. elevation gain. Trail leads to a lodge at a large beaver pond in a basin that, presuming the pond is frozen (usually is that time of year) offers nice views of Whiteface Mountain and surrounding area. Vertical rise as noted is moderate but as the area...

5 miles. Worcester Mountain. Start at the trailhead in Worcester, and hike up to Worcester Mountain, returning on the same trail. 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.

Back country ski or snow shoe, depending on the snow coverage. 5+ to 8+ miles. Easy to Moderate. Moderate Pace. Depending on the conditions, we will ski or snow shoe woods roads, snow mobile trails, and hiking and ski trails from Greenbay Loop Road to Peacham Bog and then ski or snow shoe on the...

3.5 miles. Postponed from Feb 4th due to cold weather. 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

4.6 miles. Osmore Pond Loop. Since I am new to the area and just getting to know places to go this was suggested. So let’s hopefully snowshoe this trail but if no snow then we will just hike it. If icy then we would need micro spikes. Contact leader Missy Ethridge (315-558-0765) of ede521@yahoo.com for...

Bolton Valley Nordic Center Cross country ski. The Bolton Nordic center offers a wide variety of cross country and back country ski terrain and trails. Depending on snow conditions on that date, outing may include a combination of some uphill and downhill skiing. Distance and difficulty of this outing will be adjusted to the level...

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

Distance to be determined depending on conditions. rnBring drink and lunch. Contact leaders: George Longenecker & Cynthia Martin for meeting time and place. georgelongenecker17@gmail.com (802) 229-9787

Hardwood 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

Paine Mountain Northfield- Snowshoe, Moderate. 4 miles round trip, 1,110 ft. elevationrngain, moderate gradient. Est. time, 3 hrs. Tour the historic landscape of Paine Mountain, forest to farms and back to forest. Views are present to the east and west. Travel will be primarily on old woods roads and trails. We will stop for a...

Cross country ski at Craftsbury Outdoor Center. 10 to 16 km. Moderate terrain. Moderate Pace. Experience required. Difficulty will be adjusted to skill level of participants. Trail pass required. Equipment is available for rent at COC. Bring water and snacks for trail. Pack or purchase lunch to eat at the Center. Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein 802-793-6313...

Ski to Little Elmore Pond. The trail starts on Rt 12, five miles south of Elmore village. We will ski 3 miles north on a logging road to arrive at the pond. There are some hills mixed with flatter terrain. This half-mile long pond is completely undeveloped and is a real gem. Contact Leaders: Steve...

Walk/Hike. Easy/Moderate. Meet at Hunger Mountain Coop at 9:30 am and walk the bike path/Cross Vermont Trail to the bridge near Route 2, and return. 6-7 miles. Contact leader Charlene Bohl, 802-522-2263, or charlenebohl@comcast.net.

5.2 miles. White Rock Mountain. Start at the Hunger Mountain trailhead in Worcester, 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.

Irish Hill, Berlin- Easy. 4 miles round trip, 1,000 ft. elevation gain; very moderate gradient. Estimated time 2 ½ hrs. Travel from trailhead on Crosstown Road along woods roads weaving through small historic stone quarries to a classic Vermont rock-ledge ridgeline with views to the west and east. We will stop for a lunch break...

GMC Montpelier section annual meeting.  2 pm at the Old Shelter in Hubbard Park. There will be a brief business meeting followed by snacks and socializing.  We hope the weather will cooperate! Agenda: Proposed change to the bylaws: The proposed bylaw change is to eliminate line “C” under article IV. OFFICERS, which reads “No officer,...

Groton State Forest Annual Wildflower Hike. See what’s in bloom and enjoy a spring hike beginning at New Discovery, hiking to the top of Big Deer and returning via Osmore Pond. 5-6 miles moderate. Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact leaders: George Longenecker & Cynthia Martin for meeting time and place. georgelongenecker17@gmail.com (802)...