11 +/- miles. Ascend to the Franconia Ridgeline via the Liberty Springs Trail (with optional summit of Mt. Liberty) and continue north along the ridgeline to Mt. Lafayette. We will descend to the Greenleaf Hut and then on the Bridle Path. Bring lunch, snacks, and water (snacks may be purchased and water obtained at the...
4.5 miles. 1500 ft elevation gain. Mt. Pisgah, on the shore of Lake Willoughby. One of the most scenic areas of Vermont. We will hike the mountain and then go for a swim at the beach afterwards. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.n
2-3 hours +/- on Thursday. (Optional overnight camping to August 24, Saturday). Paddle Little River and the Waterbury Reservoir from the boat launch access on Cotton Brook Road (off of Moscow Road) in the late afternoon/early evening. PFD required and bring your own canoe/kayak. Bring water and dinner or snack. Optional overnight camping at designated...
Notice sent to YAC people: Summer is still here and we are taking full advantage of it today. Let s meet at Green Mountain Club https://www.greenmountainclub.org/visitor-center/ headquaraters in Waterbury Center at 9:30, hike the 1 mile short trail and then head to Little River State Park for a swim (if you don t have a...
4.2 miles. 1300 elevation gain. Appalachian Gap on Rte. 17 south on the Long Trail to Stark s Nest at the top of the historic single chairlift at Mad River Glen. Great views from the top. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.n
Mount Elmore Hike! Let s meet at 10 am at the trailhead, and see how far we can go with our littles up the mountain. Bring lunch, layers, and water for all. There is a $4 entrance fee. Weather looks good! 1.74 miles one way to fire tower. Maybe a refreshing dip at the end...
Moderate Pace. 7.7 miles (or optional 8.1 miles). Stowe Pinnacle to Hogback to Hunger Mountain (Waterbury trailhead). Car spot required. Bring water, lunch, snacks, and dress in layered clothing. Contact Leaders: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net or Rudy Townsend, 433-1004 or rubrentownsend@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
This Friday, September 13, we re headed to Smugglers Notch for a morning of adventure. We ll meet at the Barnes Camp Visitor Center at 9:30, enjoy the boardwalk through the beaver pond, and continue up the trail to the first picnic area up the Notch for an early lunch/snack then head back to the...
10.4 miles. Hike to AMC s Zealand Falls Hut via Zealand Trail (2.5 miles, mostly flat except for the final 100 yards). Then continue on to the summit of Mt. Hale via the Lend-A-Hand Trail (2.7 miles), and return via the same route to the start point. Contact Leader: Michal Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for...
YAC Outing: Button Bay State Park Camping and Mt. Philo HikennMontpelier YAC is going camping! We re headed to Button Bay State Park this Thursday, September 19- Saturday, September 21. Meals will be on your own/potluck. Friday we ll head to Mt. Philo (about 2 miles round trip) for a hike. Hawks are kettling and...
10 mile round trip. Lake Willoughby. We ll put in at the south beach, paddle along the west shore to the north beach for lunch (optional swim), and then return to the south beach. Enjoy crystal clear waters, rocky cliffs, and maybe loon sightings. Bring lunch, water, snacks, and jacket. Must wear PFD. Contact Co-leaders:...
4 miles. Curtis Pond to Kaeding Rd on the Calais Town trails. Car spot required. See the foliage just starting to turn. Changed from Little Elmore Pond due to logging activity. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 622-4516 for meeting time and place.
4.5 miles. Hubbard Park and beyond. Start at the North Branch Nature Center and walk to the Stump Dump entrance to the park. Hike out of the park to a couple of lovely viewpoints for a picnic lunch. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 622-4516 for meeting time and place.
Phyllis Rubenstein will facilitate a discussion among past, current, and future trip leaders about best practices for trip leaders. This event is for experienced and novice trip leaders, as well as those members who have never even contemplated leading a trip. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Location: community room at Beth Jacob Synagogue, 10 Harrison Avenue...
6.5 miles. Start at Sterling Gorge and hike the Catamount Trail to Peek-A-View Mt., where you can relax in a bench swing with a view of Mt Mansfield. Finish off with beautiful Sterling Gorge. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 622-4516 for meeting time and place.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 223-3550 for meeting place.n
Rain Date: October 13, Sunday. Fall walk thru to clear leaves, drainages, any remaining blowdowns. All ages welcome, no experience necessary! Wear work clothes, boots. Bring gloves, water, snacks, (lunch), muscles, and your own personal sense of humor. We will provide tools. Meet at Montpelier High School at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Alan Paschell, (new...
Kettle Pond Loop. 3.2 miles. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 for meeting time and place.
Submit events for Winter Trail Talk: December-February.
Rain Date: October 20, Sunday. All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Fall walk-thru to clear leaves, drainages, any remaining blowdowns. Wear work clothes, boots. Bring gloves, water, snacks, (lunch), muscles, and your own personal sense of humor. Tools provided. Meet at Montpelier High School at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Alan Paschell, (new email address) sunup@myfairpoint.net
7.9 miles. Belvidere Mtn. (originally scheduled for June 29) We ll hike a loop involving the Frank Post, Long, and Forester s Trails. We ll pass Tillotson Camp and have lunch at the fire tower on top of Belvidere enjoying the expansive views. Bring lunch, water, snacks, and layers. Contact Co-leaders: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035 or...
8 miles. Smarts Mountain. (originally scheduled for July 6) We ll ascend via the Lambert Ridge Trail, enjoying numerous views along the way. The summit features more views with a fire tower and ranger cabin. After lunch, we ll descend via the Ranger Trail. Bring lunch, water, snacks, and layers. Contact Co-leaders: Nancy Schulz, 223-7035...
Youth Deer Hunting weekend
16-day regular season, November 16 - December 1.
