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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Hogback Mountain

Goshen, VT Goshen, VT, United States

A 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…

Brewers Corners to the White Road

Mendon, VT Mendon, United States

A 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…

Slate Valley Trails

Poultney, VT Poultney, VT, United States

Moderately 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…

“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…

Old Job Trail to Griffith Lake

Mt. Tabor Mt. Tabor, United States

Rescheduled 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…

Hunting Season Road Walk

East Poultney, VT East Poultney, VT, United States

Stretch 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…

Pot Luck Supper

Rutland Free Library 10 Court Street, Rutland, United States

All 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…

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.