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.)
Green Mountain, Wallingford
weather 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…
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.…
Quimby Mountain, Killington
weather 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…
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…
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…
National Trails Day – Upper-Elevation Work Party, Killington
Outdoor 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…
Green Mountain Club Annual Meeting, Waterbury Center
Held this year at the newly opened visitor center, it’s a great opportunity to meet staff members and folks from other sections, get updates on GMC’s activities and projects around 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.