Green Mountain Club - Killington Section

Pine Hill
2024-01-28 | Pine Hill Park, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
We’ll start at the Rutland Country Club, climbing and traversing the hilltop for sweeping views of the (hopefully) snow-
covered peaks to the east. Then we’ll head through the woods to Rutland’s gem, Pine Hill, choosing our route based on
conditions but including some fine views and Rocky Pond. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed. Meet at the north end
of the Country Club parking lot at 10 a.m.

Cook Mountain Preserve
2024-01-20 | Ticonderoga, NY, Ticonderoga, NY, United States
This has been a popular K Section hike in recent years and the trail has recently been improved. We will climb to
beautiful views of Lake George and Vermont, and loop past a Civil War-era cemetery on the way down. 3 miles,
moderate, with a steep section. Spikes or snowshoes will be needed. Vaccination required for carpooling. Call leader for
meeting place and time

South Hill Loop
2024-01-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Stockbridge, VT, Stockbridge, VT, United States
Depending on weather, we will either hike or snowshoe from South Hill Road to Fletcher Brook Road on one old road
and return by another. There are good views and an interesting old cemetery. Good footing, 5.6 miles, 900’ total climb.
Current covid vaccination required if you carpool. We will leave from Main Street Park in Rutland near 27 South Main St.
at 9 a.m. and return around 3 p.m. Please contact the leader to make sure the outing will occur as scheduled.

Mt. Tabor Scramble
2023-12-09 | Mt. Tabor, Mt. Tabor, United States
Climb to a rocky outcropping with nice views. Approximately 3 miles with some steep climbing, 750’ elevation gain.
Snowshoes or grippers may be needed. Vaccination recommended for carpooling. Call leader for meeting place and time.

Poultney Area Trek
2023-12-02 | Poultney, VT, Poultney, VT, 05764, United States
Our destination will be determined by the weather, but plan on 3-5 miles of moderate hiking with some possible climbs
and likely a view. Snowshoes or grippers may be needed depending on conditions. Call leader for meeting place and time.

Pot Luck Supper
2023-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Godnick Center, Deer Street, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
Our annual fall tradition is back! Bring your own place setting, utensils and a dish to share. Hopefully we’ll have a program after the meal. Vaccination recommended

Mount Tom, Woodstock
2023-11-12 | Woodstock, VT, Woodstock, VT, United States
A safe hunting season hike at Vermont’s only National Park. We’ll hike the carriage roads to the mysteriously named “Pogue” pond, and on to the summit for lovely views of the village and valley below. Some climbing but ascents are gradual, about 4 miles, moderate. Vaccination recommended for carpooling.

“Put the Trail to Bed” Work Party
2023-11-04
Join us for our last-of-the-season work day and help us keep the Killington Section trails in shape. Bring lunch, sturdy shoes and work gloves, tools will be provided.

Jockey Hill, Shrewsbury
2023-10-28 | Shrewsbury, VT, Shrewsbury, VT, United States
We’ll park where the Clement Shelter Rd. leaves the Gilman Rd. and follow the Clement Shelter Rd. to its end at a long-abandoned farm north of the shelter, then follow a wood road north around Jockey Hill to the Tin Shanty Rd. and end at the CCC Road to Bridgewater. Part of this is the original route of the Long Trail. 5 miles, moderate, 700’ total climb. Covid vaccination strongly recommended.

Merck Forest, Rupert
2023-10-22 | Merck Forest, 3270 Route 315, Rupert, 05768, United States
We’ll hike the trails and wood roads that wind through the former farmland of Merck Forest. Depending on which routes we choose there may be views, pastures, ponds or even a replica of Thoreau’s Walden Pond cabin. Approximately 4 miles, moderate. Vaccination recommended for carpooling.

Beechwood History Hike, Mendon
2023-10-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Mendon, VT, Mendon, United States
Join us as we explore a bit of Rutland and Killington Section history on the grounds of “Beechwood,” also the site of Rutland Fire Clay, a once-thriving area business begun in the 1880s. We’ll start with a short, easy hike through the woods from Mendon to several of the old pits, then wind our way to the house and several outbuildings that remain. See the article on page 7 of Smoke & Blazes for an outline of the history, and two descendants of the founders may be on hand that day to fill in the details. Vaccination recommended for carpooling.
Rain Date: Sunday, October 15th

Long Trail Day
2023-10-07
This club-wide celebration of the LT features events and hikes around the state. Visit greenmountainclub.org for details. To find out how to volunteer or participate locally, contact Wayne Krevetski

Beane Trail to Birch Glen Camp & Molly Stark Balcony, Starksboro
2023-09-23 | Starksboro, VT, Starksboro, VT, United States
Great for those working on Side-to-Side certification. The Beane Trail is an easy climb through an old sugaring area to Birch Glen Camp, a log-cabin-style shelter. We will then follow the Long Trail south with some steep climbing to Molly Stark Balcony and return the same way. 6 miles, moderate. Be prepared for an early start – must call leader by 8 p.m. Thursday to sign up. Vaccination required for carpooling.

Bald Peak, Pittsford
2023-09-16 | Pittsford, VT, Pittsford, VT, United States
A loop trail that climbs to two overlooks, with views of the Otter Creek Valley and the Adirondacks. It’s about 3 miles, moderate, with a couple steep scrambles. Vaccination recommended for carpooling.

Taconic Crest Trail, New York, Vermont & Massachusetts
2023-08-26
We’ll hike from NY 2 north to NY 346 passing through all three states. We’ll see some good east and west views and the Snow Hole, and we just might find the marker of the southwest corner of Vermont. 8.1 miles, moderate, 1300’ total climb. Covid vaccination strongly recommended.

Long Trail Day
2023-08-19
This club-wide celebration of the Long Trail features events and guided hikes around the state. Each club Section will be planning their own activities, which could be fund-raising hikes, information tables or handing out snacks to backpackers at local trailheads. See your Long Trail News for information, or visit greenmountainclub.org.

Kent Pond Loop, Killington
2023-08-06
Join us for a hike on an especially scenic stretch of the Appalachian Trail, along the shore of the pond and passing by several beautiful waterfalls and huge boulders. We may catch a glimpse of the resident loon family if we’re lucky! Mostly easy to moderate, with some climbing, approximately 5 miles, with options to do less. After the hike you are welcome to stay for a swim. Vaccination recommended if you carpool.

Paddle or Hike Lowell Lake State Park, Londonderry
2023-07-08
This can be a leisurely paddle, a walk around the lake or a combination, which will be decided closer to the date. Lowell Lake offers a varied shoreline, islands (including one with picnic tables), grassy areas with picnic tables and some marshy areas. The 3.5 mile Lake Trail circles the lake using a footpath, snowmobile trail, multi-use path and town road. The trail is relatively flat, and parts can be shared with bicycles and horses. We may even get to take a swim. Dogs must be leashed in the park. Masks and vaccination required for carpooling

Cooley Glen Trail, Lincoln
2023-07-02
Great for those working on Side-to-Side certification. 7 miles, difficult at a moderate pace. Option to continue on to Mt. Grant if the group wants. Early start, must call the leader by 12 noon the day before to sign up. Vaccination recommended for carpool.

Farr Peak, Chittenden
2023-06-24
We’ll hike up the ridge on a snowmobile trail, then along the Long Trail for a bit, bushwhacking the final 1⁄2 mile to the summit for a view to the east. 5 miles, difficult, 1300 feet total elevation gain. Vaccination recommended for carpooling.

Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park, Hubbardton
2023-06-18
Mt Zion Major, Mt. Zion Minor and Moot Point, a Japanese garden, pretty woods and good views. 2 miles, moderate, with 300’ total climb. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed in the park. Covid vaccination strongly recommended.

Green Mountain Club Annual meeting, Craftsbury
2023-06-17
Held this year at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and sponsored by the Laraway, Sterling and Northern Frontier sections, it’s a great opportunity to meet folks from the other sections, get updates on GMC’s activities and projects around the state, and join in on some hikes after the business meeting. For information on registration, lodging and additional activities, see your Long Trail News or visit greenmountainclub.org/annual-meeting.

Old Job Trail to Griffith Lake, Mount Tabor
2023-06-11
Great for those working on Side-to-Side certification. 7 miles, moderate. Vaccination recommended for carpool.

Upper Elevation Work Day, Killington
2023-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Killington, VT, Killington, VT, United States
Join us as we ready the Long/Appalachian Trail for the summer hiking season. We’ll clear brush and water bars, paint blazes and cut blowdowns on the upper elevation stretches of trail. Bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, lunch, water and bug spray, tools will be provided.

WALLINGFORD POND, Mt. Holly
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Wallingford, VT, Wallingford, VT, United States
Wallingford Pond from the East. 4 miles, 300′ climb. Easy, but wear water-resistant shoes in case spring mud puddles persist. We’ll hike east from the end of the driveable part of Beaver Meadow Rd. in Mt. Holly, pass the remains of several farms on old roads, and reach the east shore of the east part of Wallingford Pond on an ATV track. We can finish off with a quarter mile hike up to a fine easterly view. Bring lunch and, so that you don’t turn into lunch yourself, bring bug repellant.

Full COVID vaccination, including boosters recommended by the CDC required

WILDFLOWER WALK
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
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. If spring is very late this year an alternate date may be needed. Spring is also a great time to spot birds, so bring binoculars if you wish. Vaccination recommended for carpooling.

LOW ELEVATION LONG TRAIL CLEAN-UP, Shrewsbury/Cuttingsville/Wallingford
2023-05-06 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for our annual day of clean-up and maintenance, preparing the 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.

TUCKER JOHNSON SHELTER, Killington
2023-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Killington, VT, Killington, VT, United States
We’ll follow the Long/Appalachian Trail north from Route 4, climbing steadily to Maine Junction, then take the Long Trail to the shelter. (If the trail is muddy, an alternate destination may be chosen.) 3 miles, moderate, with some steep climbing. Vaccination recommended for carpooling.

KILLINGTON SECTION ANNUAL MEETING, 1 p.m., Godnick Center, Deer St., Rutland
2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Godnick Center, Deer Street, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
All are welcome to join us for a short business meeting and election of officers, followed by snacks and socializing out in the yard. It’s a great way to meet folks who share an interest in outdoor recreation, and learn about our work protecting and maintaining Vermont’s Long Trail. Vaccination recommended. Bring snacks to share if you like.

MUD SEASON MAPLE MEANDER, East Poultney
2023-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | East Poultney, VT, East Poultney, VT, United States
Please join us for a walk near a local sugarhouse that will include part dirt road with an historic cemetery and old school-house, hemlocks, hardwoods, & cows, and part off-road hiking or snowshoeing (if Mother Nature cooperates). Spikes & hiking sticks may be useful if the back roads are still icy, 2 – 4 miles. We will be closest to Green’s Sugar House (located on Finel Hollow Rd.), where they traditionally have sugar-on-snow, maple cotton candy, dressings, spices, and more.

Mahar’s is not far away with maple cream, maple cream covered pecans, walnuts, and peanuts, and Marshalls & Verlaskas are also nearby so you can buy a pint or two at each place and compare! See how the liquid gold is made! Vaccination ncluding boosters recommended, and required for carpooling as of publication date, check with leader for updated covid protocol.
