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...
GMC Winter Trails Day at the GMC Visitors Center, Waterbury Center, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. There will be guided group hikes around the Green Mountains, winter skills workshops, snowshoe demos, kids’ activities, and a campfire with s’mores all day. Then stay for the après party and raffle! For scheduling, go to www.greenmountainclub.org/winter-trails-day/
Various distances. All abilities. Trail fee. Ski the groomed trails of the Sleepy Hollow Ski and Bike Center in Huntingdon. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
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 the Whites (weather permitting). Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
4.6 miles round trip. Hike the Lake Mansfield Trail from the winter parking lot of the Trout Club to Taylor Lodge, where we will share a potluck lunch in the shelter. Bring food to share, dish, utensil, cup, and water. Co-leaders will bring backpacking stove to make hot drinks. Contact Co-leaders: Jessica Ettinger, 615-414-0842 or...
Membership & Social Meeting. 7:00 P.M., T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St in Montpelier. Sean Beckett will speak about Animal Survival in Earth s Coldest Places. See page 1 of Trail Talk #134 for details.rn
Various Distances. Explore the Perry Hill Trails maintained by mountain bikers. Popular with skiers and snowshoers, too. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. Electronic meeting is in the works. More information to follow.
5 miles. Road Walk around Berlin Pond. Bring water and a snack. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.rn
2-3 miles. Hike to the boardwalk on Chickering Bog and on a trail nearby to see early spring woodland and bog plants. Limited to 8 people. Bring water, lunch, and snack. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net or 802-793-6313 for meeting time and place.rn
6 miles. Walk the length of Turkey Hill Road and return. Enjoy the views. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035, or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
Montpelier Section Annual Meeting. Cancelled due to say at home. We 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/2020/0502/index.htm.
5.5 miles. Hike a loop trail in Groton State Forest near Martin s Pond to the boardwalk on Peacham Bog on an old woods road and woodland trails and see early spring woodland and bog plants. Bring water and a snack. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein at Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net or 802-793-6313 for meeting time and place.rn
15 +/- miles. Crossett Brook School in Duxbury to roads in Little River State Park. Enjoy the quiet and the views from the dam and beach before the black flies and campers arrive. Some hills. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn
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.
