2 - 3 miles. We will learn about winter tree identification along hiking trails at North Branch Nature Center. Bring snacks and water. Contact Co-Leaders: Bob Popp, 454-1514 or vtpopps@aol.com orrnPhyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@rnPhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meetingrntime and place.rn
(Cancelled due to forecast weather. May be rescheduled.) 4.6 miles round trip. Dependingrnon conditions, we will hike or snowshoe thernLake Mansfield Trail from the winter parking lot ofrnthe Trout Club to Taylor Lodge, where we willrnshare a potluck lunch in the shelter. Bring food tornshare, dish, utensils, cup, and water. Co-leadersrnwill bring backpacking stove to...
Chase Mountain. 6+/- miles. Somernviews from the trail and excellent view at summit.rnContact Leader: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 orrnsaddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time andrnplace.
Cross country ski, Craftsbury. Easy to moderate pace. Varied Distances. Craftsbury Ski Touring Center. Ski leader's favorite groomed trails or ski on your own. Trail fee. Bring or rent cross country skis. Bring water and snacks for trail. Bring or buy lunch. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.
Craftsbury Ski Touring Center. Various distances. Trail fee. Bring or buy lunch. For meting time and place, call Leader Charlene Bohl at 229-9908 or contact charlenebohl@comcast.net.n
Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. 7:00 P.M. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org or 622-4516‬ for meeting place.
Various distances. All Abilities. BoltonrnTouring Center. Trail fee. Bring lunch and water.rnContact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or MaryrnGarcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
3.6 miles. Stowe Pinnacle. Beautiful views of Mansfield and the Green Mountains. Hike will be followed by optional lunch in Waterbury or Stowe. 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. n
Last date to submit events and articles for the Spring 2020 issue of Trail Talk.
6+/- hours of hiking. Paine Mountain tornIrish Hill traverse. Short car shuttle required. Contact Co-Leaders: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 orrnsaddleshoes2@gmail.com or Kevin Ryan,rnpinewhisp@comcast.net for meeting time andrnplace
6 miles. From Barnes Camp over Smugglers Notch on the highway to Jeffersonville. Metal edged skis are not required, but helpful if the snow is hard packed. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
Membership and social meeting 7 pm in the T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St in Montpelier. There will be a slide show by John Snell, renowned Montpelier photographer. Here is his description of the event:nnSeek No Further: In Our BackyardnnLike many, I’ve travelled the world and enjoyed doing so. And yet I also find I...
Stowe Mountain Resort to Trapp s cabin. Trail Fee. Bring lunch and water orrnbuy at cabin. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-rn0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting timernand place.
Cross country ski. Greensboro to Crafsbury. Difficult. 12 miles. Moderate Pace. For experienced skiers. Take shuttle bus from COC to Highland Lodge and ski back on groomed trails. Trail and bus fee. Bring or rent cross country skis. Bring water, snacks, and lunch for trail. Contact Co-Leaders: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net or Nancy Thomas,...
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.
Stowe Touring Center. Trail fee. Bring or buy lunch. For meeting time and place, call leader, Charlene Bohl at 229-9908 or contact her at charlenebohl@comcast.net.
Spruce Mountain. 4.5 miles round trip, if we reach the summit. Great views from the fire tower. There may be icy stretches. Contact Leaders Dana Lawrence and Nancy Thomas (Tel 223-1007 Email hikeski51@gmail.com) for meeting time and place.
Moderate/Difficult. Various trails in Little River State Park including one extended climb.rn3-hour loop (can extend route if there is interest). Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time andrnplace.
Middlesex Town Forest. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin,rnmarlong@myfairpoint.net or 229-9787 for meetingrntime and place.
Barnes Camp to Sterling Pond. Lunch inrnheated cabin. Contact Leaders: Nancy Schulz (223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com) and Charlene Bohl (229-9908 or Charlenebohl14@gmail.com) for meeting time and place.
Ole s Cross Country Center. Trail Fee. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders:rnMary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
Spruce Mountain to Seyon Lodge inrnGroton. 7+/- miles round trip. Contact Leader:rnNancy Schulz, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Moderate/Difficult. Ski the nordic trail in Groton State Forest across Peacham Bog. Contact co-leaders: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com or Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.
4 miles +/- round trip. Laraway Mountain. 1550’ elevation gain. Leaving from Codding Hollow trailhead in Waterville, following LT North up Laraway Mountain to ledges and ice formations, continuing to overview of Lamoille river valley. Returning by same route. Contact Leader: Morgan Irons, morganirons@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.rnNote: Planned departure time from the trailhead...
