Green Mountain Club - Killington Section

Rochester Mountain, Rochester
2025-10-25
A steep climb on an old highway at first, then more moderate. Fine east views from the 2848’ summit. 3.2 miles round trip, 1300 ft. elevation gain

“Put the Trail to Bed” Work Party
2025-11-01
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 clipping, clearing waterbars or transportation, so give the leaders a call for meeting place and time.

Little Pond Trail to Glastenbury Wilderness, Woodford
2025-11-08
We’ll 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 for great views to the east. Difficult, 6 miles at a moderate pace. Great for those working on Side to Side certification. Call leader by 5 p.m. Friday to sign up, and be prepared for an early start.

Mount Tom, Woodstock
2025-11-15 | Woodstock, VT, Woodstock, VT, United States
A safe hike for hunting season on the carriage roads at Vermont’s only National Park. Featuring beautiful views from the summit and an award-winning movie in the visitor center telling the history of the property and the three families who called it home. Call for meeting place and time. 3-5 miles, easy to moderate, some climbing.

Pot Luck Supper
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Godnick Center, Deer Street, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
All are welcome to join in our annual fall tradition. Bring your own place setting (to minimize trash), utensils and a dish to share. After dinner Ruth will offer a presentation on her walking tour in Ireland.

Equinox Preserve, Manchester
2025-12-06 | Mancheter, VT, Manchester, VT, United States
We’ll hike a combination of routes in this beautiful natural area on the lower elevations of Mount Equinox. Distance and difficulty will depend on which we choose, but likely 4-6 miles with some climbing and some flatter terrain. Snowshoes may be needed if the weather demands. Rain date Sunday. Call for meeting place and time.

Wildcat Crag, Chittenden
2025-12-13 | Chittenden, VT, Chittenden, VT, United States
Hike to Leffert’s Pond and then climb to the summit of Wildcat Crag. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed, dependent on the weather conditions, rain date Sunday. Difficult, 5 miles, with about 1000’ elevation gain. Call for meeting place and time.

Mendon Peak, Mendon
2026-01-03 | Mendon, VT, Mendon, United States
Climb 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. Call for the meeting place and time.

Lapland Pond, Lake George Wild Forest, Dresden
2026-01-10 | Dresden, NY, Dresden, NY, United States
Hike moderately rolling hills past several remote ponds. Minimal elevation gain, 5 miles, moderate. Option to continue to Millman Pond depending on conditions and group preference. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed. Call leader for meeting place and time. Must call by 5 p.m. Friday to sign up.

Hot Dog Roast, Location TBA
2026-01-17
We’re reviving a popular mid-winter tradition. Join us for a short hike or snowshoe followed by lunch in the outdoors. Bring hot dogs or whatever you want to roast over the fire. We’ll decide on a location based on the conditions at the time. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed. Call for meeting place and time.

Aitken State Forest East Road, Mendon
2026-01-24 | Mendon, VT, Mendon, United States
We’ll follow the East Road south from the Tamarack Notch trailhead, then follow another good wood road east to the edge of the State Forest, where there’s a wide view to the west. Round trip 4.8 mi., total climb about 600’, moderate difficulty. We’ll hike unless there’s enough snow for snowshoeing or skiing. Bad weather date January 31.

Sugar Hollow Brook, Pittsford
2026-02-14 | Pittsford, VT, Pittsford, VT, United States
Celebrate Valentines Day with a short but scenic afternoon hike or snowshoe featuring a babbling brook and a fearsome beast! Bring hot drinks and treats to share if you’d like. 1.5 miles, mostly easy with a short climb, option to go longer if we choose. Bad weather date Sunday. Call for meeting time and place

Chittenden Brook Ski, Chittenden
2026-02-28 | Chittenden, VT, Chittenden, VT, United States
This trip requires advanced backcountry skiing skills, including the ability to make at least controlled snowplow turns. Climbing skins are not necessary. We must have two or more cars – leaving one at the Chittenden Brook pull-out on route 73 we’ll head to Brandon Gap and ski the relatively easy ascent south on the Long Trail to the Chittenden Brook Trail (2.3 mi.). This 1.8-mile trail, though not generously wide and gentle, was designed with skiing in mind. It has just enough space and runout to be fun. Once we reach the campground, it’s an easy 2.5-mile ski out to route 73 on a logging road. Call for meeting place and time.
