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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Killington Carriage Road, Mendon
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…
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Black Mountain, Clemons, NY
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…
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Moscow Pond, Bomoseen
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…
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Boiling Spring, Chittenden
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…
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Paddle/hike, Location to be decided
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.
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.