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.
5 miles. Hike or snowshoe up Mt. Elmore, ascending by the most direct route and descending via Balanced Rock. Great views from the fire tower of the Green Mountains and also the Whites (weather permitting). Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Below is the description of the event which was originally scheduled for April 9. Given the weather forecast, I am moving the event to the raindate, Sunday, and will meet participants at Rumney School – the parking lot off the road (rather than the one next to the school)– at 1 p.m. Please call or...
Montpelier. Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. This will be a Zoom meeting. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org (Tel 802-371-9610) or vicepresident@gmcmontpelier.org (Tel 609-424-9238) for Zoom connection. Dana will be in Finland, so Steve will run the meeting.rnThe Executive Committee is composed of officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend.rnrnMinutes are...
4.5 – 6 miles. 500-800 foot elevation gain. (Rain date: Sunday, May 8.) Peacham Bog is a domed bog which is home to trees, shrubs, plants, and birds unique to wetlands. We will reach the bog from a woods road off of Green Bay Road and either return the way we came or take an...
Duxbury. (Rain Date: May 15, Sunday) Bamforth Ridge. All Abilities welcome and needed. Spring walk-thru and routine pre-hiking season trail work from the Winooski River footbridge, work on the LT south to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. Bring lunch, water, and work gloves. Wear sturdy boots and work clothes. Tools provided. Meet at the trailhead at 9:00...
Smugglers Notch. Barnes Camp. (Rain Date: May 22, Sunday). Spring walk-thru pre-hiking season trail work on the LT north of Barnes Camp to Sterling Pond, the Sterling Pond Trail from Smugglers Notch, and the Barnes Camp Loop from the picnic area. Bring lunch, water, and work gloves. Wear sturdy boots and work clothes. Tools provided....
Montpelier. Hubbard Park. See page 1 of Trail Talk for details.
Groton State Forest Annual Wildflower Hike. 5-6 miles. See what’s in bloom on Big Deer and around Osmore Pond. Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, marlong@myfairpoint.net or 802-229-9787 for meeting time and place.
Visitors Center, Waterbury Center, VT. Register online at GMC@greenmountainclub.org
Bald Mt., Westmore, 4.2 miles out and back, 1,463 elevation gain. Outstanding 360 degree views from fire tower at peak with recently renovated hut. Pack a lunch to have at top and prepare for a dip at Willoughby beach if day is warm. Contact Dana Lawrence or Nancy Thomas at hikeski51@gmail.com or 802-371-9610 to confirm...
Cancelled due to weather. Easy to Moderate. 4-8 miles. Green River Reservoir, one of the most scenic areas in Vermont! Distance depends on weather and abilities of the group. Must have PFD and your own canoe/kayak. Meet at 10 am at Green River State Park boat launch. Entry fee required. Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey...
Montpelier. Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. 7:00 P.M.-9:00 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.
Hike from Branbury State Park up the Rattlesnake Cliffs trail. 5 miles round trip, 1300 ft elevation gain. Beautiful views of Lake Dunmore from the cliff. We will probably see young peregrine falcons there, as the nesting sites are nearby and are protected until August 1. We will also pass the beautiful Falls of Lana...
CANCELLED. Moderate to Difficult. 5.2 miles round trip. 1600 elevation gain. Mt. Abraham via the LT from Lincoln Gap. Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey, 609-424-9238 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Burnt Rock Mt. 4.9 miles out and back. 4 hrs. 2,132 vertical gain. Moderate and last third difficult. Three brook crossings involving rock hopping. Excellent views from top. Bring lunch.rnContact Leaders: Dana Lawrence or Nancy Thomas, 802-371-9610 or hikeski51@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Kettle Pond loop. 3.2 miles. Contact leaders: George Longenecker & Cynthia Martin for meeting time and place. marlong@myfairpoint.net (802) 229-9787
CANCELLED due to weather. Paddle the Chittenden Reservoir in Chittenden, VT. Not to be confused with Chittenden County, this is actually in Rutland County. This is a beautiful reservoir, not far from the Long Trail. We will paddle 4-6 miles, depending on the conditions. Please contact trip leaders Steve and Heather Bailey for meeting time...
