Bring drinking water and a lunch. Wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for weather changes. Distances are round trip and are approximate, as are elevation gains. Hike leader has discretion to refuse anyone who is not adequately prepared. Proof of vaccination may be required. Call the hike leader for meeting place and time, and if you reserve a space and are unable to go, please let the leader know ASAP so that someone else can take your place. If you are sick or have any symptoms, please stay home and join us next time.
Old Job Trail to Griffith Lake, Mount Tabor
Great for those working on Side-to-Side certification. 7 miles, moderate. Vaccination recommended for carpool.
Green Mountain Club Annual meeting, Craftsbury
Held this year at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and sponsored by the Laraway, Sterling and Northern Frontier sections, it’s a great opportunity to meet folks from the other sections, get updates on GMC’s activities and projects around the state, and join in on some hikes after the business meeting. For information on registration, lodging and…
Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park, Hubbardton
Mt Zion Major, Mt. Zion Minor and Moot Point, a Japanese garden, pretty woods and good views. 2 miles, moderate, with 300’ total climb. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed in the park. Covid vaccination strongly recommended.
Farr Peak, Chittenden
We’ll hike up the ridge on a snowmobile trail, then along the Long Trail for a bit, bushwhacking the final 1⁄2 mile to the summit for a view to the east. 5 miles, difficult, 1300 feet total elevation gain. Vaccination recommended for carpooling.
Cooley Glen Trail, Lincoln
Great for those working on Side-to-Side certification. 7 miles, difficult at a moderate pace. Option to continue on to Mt. Grant if the group wants. Early start, must call the leader by 12 noon the day before to sign up. Vaccination recommended for carpool.
Paddle or Hike Lowell Lake State Park, Londonderry
This can be a leisurely paddle, a walk around the lake or a combination, which will be decided closer to the date. Lowell Lake offers a varied shoreline, islands (including one with picnic tables), grassy areas with picnic tables and some marshy areas. The 3.5 mile Lake Trail circles the lake using a footpath, snowmobile…
Kent Pond Loop, Killington
Join us for a hike on an especially scenic stretch of the Appalachian Trail, along the shore of the pond and passing by several beautiful waterfalls and huge boulders. We may catch a glimpse of the resident loon family if we’re lucky! Mostly easy to moderate, with some climbing, approximately 5 miles, with options to…
Long Trail Day
This club-wide celebration of the Long Trail features events and guided hikes around the state. Each club Section will be planning their own activities, which could be fund-raising hikes, information tables or handing out snacks to backpackers at local trailheads. See your Long Trail News for information, or visit greenmountainclub.org.
Taconic Crest Trail, New York, Vermont & Massachusetts
We’ll hike from NY 2 north to NY 346 passing through all three states. We’ll see some good east and west views and the Snow Hole, and we just might find the marker of the southwest corner of Vermont. 8.1 miles, moderate, 1300’ total climb. Covid vaccination strongly recommended.