Low-Elevation Long Trail Clean-up, Shrewsbury, Cuttingsville, Wallingford
2026-05-09
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. Bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, and lunch, tools will be provided.

Spring Wildflower Walk, location TBA
2026-05-16
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 to spot birds before the trees leaf out, so bring binoculars if you wish.

Merck Forest, Rupert
2026-05-23
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 replica of Thoreau’s Walden Pond cabin. Approximately 4 miles, moderate. Call leaders for meeting place and time.

National Trails Day – Upper Elevation Work Party, Killington
2026-06-06 | Killington, VT, Killington, VT, United States
Outdoor enthusiasts all over the country will be out sprucing up the trails for the summer hiking season. Come lend a hand as we clear brush and water bars, paint blazes and cut blowdowns on the upper-elevation stretches of the Long Trail. Bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, lunch, water and bug spray, tools will be provided.

Green Mountain Club Annual Meeting, Waterbury Center
2026-06-13 | Green Mountain Club Headquarters, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VT, United States
Held at club headquarters, it’s a great opportunity to meet staff members and folks from other sections, get updates on the GMC’s activities and projects around the state, check out the new visitors center, and join in on some hikes after lunch. For information on registration, lodging, meals and additional activities, see your summer Long Trail News or visit greenmountainclub,org/annual-meeting.

Mystery Hike, Destination to be determined
2026-06-20
It will be a moderate, 4 – 6 mile hike somewhere in the Taconic range, call the leader for more specifics and for meeting place and time.

Peru Peak, Mt, Tabor
2026-06-27 | Mt. Tabor, Mt. Tabor, United States
We’ll start at the Griffith Lake Trailhead on South End Road in Mount Tabor and ascend the Lake Trail to Griffith Lake, then follow the Long Trail / Appalachian Trail south to the top of Peru Peak. Quite the pitch at a 2700-foot elevation gain over about 5 miles; round trip mileage will be 10 miles minimum. Possible extensions to Styles Peak or Baker Peak if the group is willing. Contact hike leader for meeting place and time.

Woodward Reservoir Paddle, Plymouth
2026-07-05
Leisurely paddle around this small scenic lake. Bring paddle-powered watercraft, an approved personal flotation device for each person, water, lunch and sun protection. Contact leader by July 2 for meeting time and to sign up; leader may limit group size or change location in advance.

Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, Chilson, NY
2026-07-11 | Chilson, NY, Chilson, NY, United States
This has been a favorite area for the K Section to visit in the winter, so let’s try it in the summer! The Pharaoh Lake Wilderness has almost 70 miles of trails and at least a dozen ponds and lakes. Actual route TBD. 6-8 miles, moderate. Call leader for meeting time and place. Must call by 5 pm the night before to sign up.

Spruce Knob, Poultney
2026-07-18 | Poultney, VT, Poultney, VT, 05764, United States
We’ll be climbing from the end of Spruce Peak Road (via Middletown Springs) to Spruce Notch and the summit of Spruce Knob (2400’). 3 miles, difficult, with a lot of bushwhacking and some steep slopes, 1100 ft. elevation gain. Call leader for meeting place and time.

Killington Carriage Road, Mendon
2026-07-25 | Killington, VT, Killington, VT, United States
We’ll ascend to Cooper Lodge by the Bucklin Trail and descend by the 1879 carriage road. It served the 1880 hotel that once stood just below Cooper. The top mile is blocked by many blowdowns and will be partly a bushwhack around them. 6.8 miles, 2100’ of climb, difficult. Optional additional 0.4 mile self-guided round trip to the top of Killington on the Killington Spur Trail; the leader will wait at Cooper Lodge.

Black Mountain, Clemons, NY
2026-08-01
Join us for wonderful, if crowded, views of Lake George and the southern Adirondacks. We’ll start at the trailhead on Pike Brook Road near Hulett’s Landing and climb to the summit of Black Mountain, then take the southern loop past the Black Mountain Ponds and Lapland Pond. 1200-ft. elevation gain, 6.6-mile round trip. Carpooling will be necessary to preserve space at the trailhead. Contact hike leader for meeting place and time.

Moscow Pond, Bomoseen
2026-08-08 | Bomoseen, VT, Bomoseen, VT, United States
Rain Date: August 9th
We’ll hike past two remote beaver ponds on our way to the Glen Lake overlook, then wind our way back down along the beautiful lakeshore. If it’s a hot day, there are several good spots for a dip! About 5-51/2 miles, moderate. Call leader for meeting place and time.

Boiling Spring, Chittenden
2026-08-15 | Chittenden, VT, Chittenden, VT, United States
4.5 miles, moderate. 400’ total climb. We’ll hike on old roads to a mysterious spring downhill from Wetmore Gap, passing a tiny old cemetery and the remains of a backwoods farm along the way.

Paddle/hike, Location to be decided
2026-08-22
We’ll combine a paddle with a short hike and maybe a swim, at a location to be determined. Bring your canoe, kayak or paddleboard, approved personal floatation device, lunch, water and sunscreen. Call leaders for specifics and meeting time and place.
