Weekend Outings
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.
Wednesday Hikes for Seniors
The Godnick Adult Center sponsors a series of hikes at a less strenuous pace for adults and older adults. Hikes typically cover 2-4 miles, involve limited to moderate elevation gain, and try to avoid treacherous footing.
Participants should bring water, lunch and bug spray. Hikers are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear, long sleeves/pants(to protect against ticks), and be prepared for Vermont weather.
Meet at 9 a.m. at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer Street to carpool. We return in the early to mid-afternoon. For further details, call the hike leader listed on the schedule. All are welcome. NOTE: Hikes are subject to change due to weather and/or trail conditions. (…..and please, no dogs.)
Outings
Pharoah Lake Wilderness, Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY Ticonderoga, NY, United StatesPostponed from February when it was just too darn cold! Snowshoes or spikes may be needed for a 4-5 mile trek of moderate difficulty in this beautiful natural area. Call leader by 5 p.m. Friday to sign up, and for meeting place and time.
Merck Forest, Rupert
Merck Forest 3270 Route 315, Rupert, United StatesHike the Masters Trail on the back side of Merck, then possibly on to a view. With 30 miles of trails there are many possibilities, so mileage will depend on which we choose, likely 5-8 miles. Moderate with some steep bits. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed. (dogs must be leashed in the barn and…
Fairgrounds West Trails, East Poultney
East Poultney, VT East Poultney, VT, United StatesStarting on the Ringmaster Trail, we will connect to a couple other trails for some variety and a view from Big Top on this beautiful trail system featuring woods, streams and abundant bird life. 5 miles moderate. (in order not to cause erosion, if the trails are very muddy another location may be substituted).
Silver Lake, Salisbury
Salisbury, VT Salisbury, VT, United Statesrain date Sunday Unkink those winter muscles with a gradual climb up to beautiful Silver Lake. We’ll follow a wood road along a brook and stop at Falls of Lana, which should be spectacular with spring runoff. Then on to the lake for lunch and a short climb to enjoy a view looking down on Lake Dunmore…
Green Mountain, Wallingford
Wallingford, VT Wallingford, VT, United Statesweather day Sunday A solid climb with a lower-elevation summit should take care of those mud season blues. We'll follow the Homer Stone Trail up from South Wallingford to Little Rock Pond, then turn and climb up to the summit of Green Mountain. 6 miles, moderately difficult with a 1,870-ft elevation gain and a brook…
Low-Elevation Long Trail Clean-up, Shrewsbury, Cuttingsville, Wallingford
Join us for our annual day of clean-up and maintenance, preparing the Long Trail for the hiking season. We will clear waterbars, trim brush, and cut blowdowns on the lower-elevation stretches. Bring work gloves, sturdy shoes and lunch, tools will be provided.
Quimby Mountain, Killington
Killington, VT Killington, VT, United Statesweather date Sunday Discover what lies on the Appalachian Trail east of the Ottauquechee with a low-elevation climb that's still worthy of your weekend. The trek will start at parking for Thundering Brook Falls in Killington, then head uphill toward the several summits of Quimby. Let's see what we can find! 6 miles, moderately difficult with a…
Spring Wildflower Walk
rain date Sunday An easy-to-moderate hike to admire the woodland flowers of spring. Mother Nature is fickle, so the location will be determined by how the season advances. Spring is also a great time to spot birds before the trees leaf out, so bring binoculars if you wish.
Little Pond Trail to Glastenbury Wilderness, Woodford
We will climb an old wood road to Little Pond, then take a spur trail to the Long Trail and hike south a few tenths of a mile to Porcupine Lookout for great views to the east. Difficult, 6 miles at a moderate pace. Great for those working on Side to Side certification. Call leader by 5…
National Trails Day – Upper-Elevation Work Party, Killington
Killington, VT Killington, VT, United StatesOutdoor enthusiasts all over the country will be out this day sprucing up the trails for the summer hiking season. Come lend a hand as we clear brush and waterbars, paint blazes and cut blowdowns on the higher stretches of the Long/Appalachian Trail. Bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, lunch, water and bug spray, tools will be provided.
See the Godnick Adult Center newsletter on their website for the rest of the summer hike schedule. Also find information there about the Understanding the Woods hikes offered on the second Thursday of the month, 9:30–10:30, at Pine Hill Park, Oak Street Ext. Join Sharon Shea for a monthly exploration of our relationship to our woodlands. During the hike Sharon will moderate discussion about the ecological history of our woodlands and their continuing importance in our lives. Participants will be encouraged to engage and contribute throughout the hike.
By participating community members will gain some physical activity, social interaction and knowledge of the natural environment within the park. The next date will be June 13. Registration is required for the Understanding the Woods series, free, suggested donation $5.