Outings

Depending on weather, we will either hike or snowshoe from South Hill Road to Fletcher Brook Road on one old road and return by another. There are good views and an interesting old cemetery. Good footing, 5.6 miles, 900’ total climb. Current covid vaccination required if you carpool. We will leave from Main Street Park…

This has been a popular K Section hike in recent years and the trail has recently been improved. We will climb to beautiful views of Lake George and Vermont, and loop past a Civil War-era cemetery on the way down. 3 miles, moderate, with a steep section. Spikes or snowshoes will be needed. Vaccination required…

We’ll start at the Rutland Country Club, climbing and traversing the hilltop for sweeping views of the (hopefully) snow- covered peaks to the east. Then we’ll head through the woods to Rutland’s gem, Pine Hill, choosing our route based on conditions but including some fine views and Rocky Pond. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed.…

Hike south on the Long Trail from Brandon Gap to check out the brand-new Sunrise Shelter. The new shelter is about a mile and a half south of the old one and not far from the junction with the Chittenden Brook Trail. 4 miles, moderate, with a steady climb out of Brandon Gap. Spikes or…

We’ll snowshoe on old roads through the woods and past abandoned slate quarries to a remote beaver pond. In the past we’ve found abundant animal tracks, including otter slides on the piles of waste slate. 3 miles moderate. We need a good snow cover, so check with the leader ahead of time -- a different…

An easy walk along the scenic rail trail, with views of farmlands and hills in the picturesque Mettawee Valley. The distance will likely be 2-3 miles. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed, vaccination recommended for carpooling. Call leaders for meeting place and time