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.)
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
Pot Luck Supper
Rutland Free Library 10 Court Street, Rutland, United StatesAll are welcome to join in our annual fall tradition. Bring your own place setting, utensils and a dish to share. After dinner Herb will offer a presentation on hiking in the Cotswolds.
Ludlow Mountain (Okemo)
Okemo, VT Ludlow, VT, United StatesWeather date: Sunday Hike with us up the Healdville Trail to the summit of Ludlow Mountain (AKA Okemo) and enjoy some views from the ski runs – or venture up the fire tower, if you dare! 6 miles, moderately difficult with a 2000-ft elevation gain. Be prepared for snow and an early start. Give the…
Poultney Area Hike or Snowshoe
Poultney, VT Poultney, VT, United StatesSnow date: Sunday Winter weather is unpredictable, so our destination will be determined by conditions. Call hike leader for time, meeting place and hike information.
Stone Mysteries, Stockbridge
Stockbridge, VT Stockbridge, VT, United StatesBeginning at Vt. 107, we will hike or snowshoe about 1.6 mile on old roads, and end with a few hundred feet of bushwhacking, ascending about 1100’, to an area with over twenty stone piles. A cemetery commissioner familiar with Abenaki graves is pretty sure they are Abenaki graves. A couple archaeologists disagree. The chief…
Mendon Peak, Mendon
Mendon, VT Mendon, United StatesClimb up Rutland County's highest trailless peak on the well-established bushwack route following Eddy Brook. Enjoy views of Killington Peak to the east and the hills of Shrewsbury to the south. 7 miles, difficult with a 2000-ft elevation gain. Snowshoes will be required. Give the hike leader a call to find out the meeting place…
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.