Wildflower Hike at Irish Hill. We ll proceed up the trail stopping frequently to look at wildflowers which should be at or near their peak. Bring water and a snack. Contact Leader: Bob Popp, 454-1514 or vtpopps@aol.com for meeting time and place.
25 miles +/- round trip from Crossett Brook School, Duxbury along the River Road to Richmond, where we ll have lunch in a restaurant. Route is a combination of paved and unpaved roads with rolling terrain. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035, or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
(Rain date: May 24, Sunday) Sterling Pond. All abilities welcome and needed. Spring walk-thru and routine pre-hiking season trail work on the LT north of Barnes Camp to Sterling Pond or farther toward Chilcoot Pass, the Sterling Pond Trail from Smugglers Notch, and the Barnes Camp Loop from the picnic area. Bring lunch, water, and...
15+/- miles. Bike to Moretown and return. Bring water and lunch or buy lunch at the Moretown Store. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
Executive Committee meeting scheduled, via Zoom, later rescheduled for June3.
5-6 miles. State Forest Annual Wildflower Hike. See what’s in bloom and enjoy a spring hike from New Discovery. Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.rnrn
Executive Committee meeting, via Zoom. Originally scheduled for May 27.
This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection.
Youth & Novice Deer Weekend is Oct 24 - 25. rnrnRegular Season is Nov 14 - 19rnrnSafety tips (starting with wear blaze orange ) are at https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/trip-planning/rnrnThe complete hunting schedule is at rnhttps://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasons
This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection.
Event scheduling has been re-opened! And you don t have to wait for the next Trail Talk. But do pay attention to the guidelines -- rnrn rnTrip Leaders - rnhttps://www.greenmountainclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Full-GMC-Guidelines-For-Section-Outings-in-the-Age-of-COVID-19_Final_6.29.2020.pdfrn rnrnParticipants - rnhttps://www.greenmountainclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GMC-Participant-Guidelines-For-Section-Outings-in-the-Age-of-COVID-19_Final_6.26.2020.pdfrnrn rnrnTrail work: contact Trails & Shelters Coordinator Alan Paschell at trails@gmcmontpelier.org. You can also look at...
The regular deer season is November 14 - November 29. Be Careful out there!
The regular deer season is November 14 - November 29. Safety tips (starting with wear blaze orange ) are at https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/trip-planning/ The complete hunting schedule is at https://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasons
This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection.rnrnRescheduled from 10 February.rnrnThe Executive Committee is composed of all officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend.
This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection.rnrnThe Executive Committee is composed of all officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend.
Montpelier Section Annual Meeting WarningrnrnrnWe will vote on officers and budget -- remotely -- electronically or by mail. Information will be sent to the section membership list. The proposed budget and the nominated officers, as well as officers reports, are posted at https://gmcmontpelier.org/executive/2021/0501/index.htm.
Clean drainages. Brush in wide trail.
Clean drainages.
This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection.rnrnThe Executive Committee is composed of all officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend.
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. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
4 miles. 450 elevation gain. A brief stop to admire scenic Warren Falls, followed by a hike on the Blueberry Lake trail system. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
6 miles. Hike the LT and Babcock Trail through Devil s Gulch near Eden, just south of Belvidere Mtn. There is a nice view from the Spruce Ledge Shelter. Devil s Gulch requires climbing over a few boulders. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
4.5 miles with 1500 ft. elevation gain. Mt. Pisgah, on the shore of Lake Willoughby is one of the most scenic areas of Vermont with views of peaks in the White Mountains, Green Mountains and Quebec. We will hike the mountain and then go for a swim at the beach afterwards. Contact Leaders: Dana Lawrence,...
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...
