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.)
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1 event,Leisurely paddle around this small scenic lake. Bring paddle-powered watercraft, an approved personal flotation device for each person, water, lunch and sun protection. Contact leader by July 2 for meeting time and to sign up; leader may limit group size or change location in advance. |
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1 event,This has been a favorite area for the K Section to visit in the winter, so let's try it in the summer! The Pharaoh Lake Wilderness has almost 70 miles of trails and at least a dozen ponds and lakes. Actual route TBD. 6-8 miles, moderate. Call leader for meeting time and place. Must call by 5 pm… |
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1 event,We’ll be climbing from the end of Spruce Peak Road (via Middletown Springs) to Spruce Notch and the summit of Spruce Knob (2400’). 3 miles, difficult, with a lot of bushwhacking and some steep slopes, 1100 ft. elevation gain. Call leader for meeting place and time. |
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1 event,We’ll ascend to Cooper Lodge by the Bucklin Trail and descend by the 1879 carriage road. It served the 1880 hotel that once stood just below Cooper. The top mile is blocked by many blowdowns and will be partly a bushwhack around them. 6.8 miles, 2100’ of climb, difficult. Optional additional 0.4 mile self-guided round trip to… |
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1 event,Join us for wonderful, if crowded, views of Lake George and the southern Adirondacks. We'll start at the trailhead on Pike Brook Road near Hulett's Landing and climb to the summit of Black Mountain, then take the southern loop past the Black Mountain Ponds and Lapland Pond. 1200-ft. elevation gain, 6.6-mile round trip. Carpooling will be necessary… |
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.