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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  • Wildcat Crag, Chittenden

    Hike to Leffert’s Pond and then climb to the summit of Wildcat Crag. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed, dependent on the weather conditions, rain date Sunday. Difficult, 5 miles, with…

  • Killington Section Annual Meeting, Godnick Ctr., Rutland

    All are invited to join us for a potluck lunch followed by a short business meeting and election of officers. It’s a great way to meet folks who share an interest in outdoor recreation, and learn about our work protecting and maintaining Vermont’s Long/Appalachian Trail. Bring a dish to share and a place setting, and pick up…

  • Mendon Road Walk, Mendon

    We’ll begin at the Tamarack Notch Aitken State Forest parking area, walk the Wheelerville Road to McLauchlin Falls, stopping along the way to visit Lydia’s Cemetery, take the road that leads…

  • Mud Season Mystery Meander, Location TBA

    Is it winter? Is it spring? There’s no telling this time of year in Vermont, so we’ll play it by ear and choose a destination appropriate for the conditions closer to…

  • The Elbow, Mendon

    We will hike the unmaintained part of the old Rutland to Stockbridge Turnpike over The Elbow from the Old Turnpike Road. in Mendon northeast to near Vt. 100, stopping to look…

  • Spring Wildflower Walk, location TBA

    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…

  • Merck Forest, Rupert

    We’ll hike the trails and wood roads that wind through the former farmland of Merck Forest. Depending on what route we choose there may be views, pastures, ponds or even a…

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.