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
Spirit in Nature Trail
Ripton, VT Ripton, VT, United StatesAfternoon hike on the paths of Spirit in Nature, near the Robert Frost Trail in Ripton. As its website says "Immerse yourself in nature by walking any of the 14 paths.…
Birdseye Mountain
Castleton, VT Castleton, VT, United StatesWe’ll attack it from the north side, ascending steeply at times up a dirt-track road to a view of the Green Mountains and Taconics to the north. From there we will…
Long Trail Day, State-wide
This Green Mountain Club celebration of the Long Trail features events and guided hikes around the state. Join the Killington Section in some “trail magic” as we welcome through-hikers and day hikers with snacks at the Route 103 trailhead.
Long Trail Lodge Historical Marker Unveiling, Killington
Killington, VT Killington, VT, United StatesJoin us for the official unveiling of the new Vermont historical marker at the site of the Long Trail Lodge. Completed in 1923 and lost to fire in 1968, the lodge served as the first Green Mountain Club clubhouse. Killington Section president Herb Ogden and lodge historian David Wright will speak at 4 p.m., at the top…
Greenwall Shelter, Wallingford
Wallingford, VT Wallingford, VT, United StatesHike south on the AT/LT to Greenwall Shelter, with an option to continue on to the rock garden and White Rocks Vista for a view. 4-5 miles, moderate, with some steep climbing, 1240 ft. elevation gain to the lookout. Rain date Sunday. Call for meeting time and place.
The Ball, Arlington
Arlington, VT Arlington, VT, United StatesEnjoy hiking from Old West Road up a beautiful waterway. The beginning of the trail will be fairly gentle, along an old logging road, but then kicks up to some pretty steep pitches. After hitting the top of the ridge we’ll take a short spur to the lookout for exceptional views. 6 miles, elevation gain: 1750 ft.,…
Rochester Mountain, Rochester
A steep climb on an old highway at first, then more moderate. Fine east views from the 2848’ summit. 3.2 miles round trip, 1300 ft. elevation gain
“Put the Trail to Bed” Work Party
Join us for our last-of-the-season work day and help us keep the Killington Section trails in shape. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes and work gloves, tools will be provided. If you don’t want to wield a saw, you may still be able to help out with clipping, clearing waterbars or transportation, so give the leaders a call…
Little Pond Trail to Glastenbury Wilderness, Woodford
We’ll 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 p.m.…
Mount Tom, Woodstock
Woodstock, VT Woodstock, VT, United StatesA safe hike for hunting season on the carriage roads at Vermont’s only National Park. Featuring beautiful views from the summit and an award-winning movie in the visitor center telling the…
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.