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.)
Long Trail Day (Statewide)
This club-wide 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. Contact Wayne Krevetsky, if you’d like to help out or contribute food. Or, celebrate the trail with…
Bromley Mountain Tower
Peru, VT Peru, VT, United StatesRain date Sunday The new observation tower on the summit of Bromley is completed at last so let’s go check it out! Road conditions may determine our route; via Mad Tom Notch it will be 5 miles with an 814 ft. elevation gain. If that road is closed, we’ll hike from Rte. 11/30, 7 miles…
Merck Forest
Merck Forest 3270 Route 315, Rupert, United StatesWe’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 replica of Thoreau’s Walden Pond cabin. Approximately 4 miles, moderate. Call leaders for meeting place and time.
Hogback Mountain
Goshen, VT Goshen, VT, United StatesA short, fairly easy hike through a beautiful woods leading to a spectacular vista, which should be dressed in autumn colors. 2.5 miles with an option to do more. Call for meeting place and time.
Brewers Corners to the White Road
Mendon, VT Mendon, United StatesA challenging trek folllowing herd paths and old woods roads (and maybe some bushwhacking) on the back side of Snowden and Rams Head Peaks. Approximately 6.5 miles, difficult, with 1500 ft. elevation gain. Call for more information, meeting place and time.
Slate Valley Trails
Poultney, VT Poultney, VT, United StatesModerately difficult loop of c. 5.5 miles. Please bring at least one hiking pole for a few steep sections on the descent over either rock or gravel, wear hiking boots with good tread. The climb up has a long stretch uphill to a vista that overlooks Lake Saint Catherine with views of the southern Adirondacks.…
“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 transportation, so give the leaders a call for meeting…
Old Job Trail to Griffith Lake
Mt. Tabor Mt. Tabor, United StatesRescheduled from last year due to prior road closure. Great for those working on Side-to-Side certification. 7 miles, moderate, 600 ft. elevation gain. Must call leader by 5 p.m. Friday to sign up.
Hunting Season Road Walk
East Poultney, VT East Poultney, VT, United StatesStretch your legs with a safe hunting season walk on dirt roads through scenic farmland. Route to be determined, but likely to be 2-4 miles. Call leader for details, meeting place and time
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.