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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Pico Loop
Rain Date: Sunday July 7th Hike with us up Pico via the Long Trail from Route 4, then make a loop of it by descending via the Sherburne Pass Trail and visiting Deer’s Leap across the road before finishing the hike through Maine Junction. 10 miles, difficult, with a 2500-ft. total elevation gain. Please give…
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Blue Ridge Bushwhack
We’ll start with a strenuous hike up Blue Ridge Mountain via the Canty Trail, then bushwhack down the other side to Lefferts Pond. 5 miles, difficult, but quite an adventure!
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Little Rock Pond
Rain Date: Sunday July 21st Hike in to this beautiful wilderness pond via a less-used trail from Wallingford. We’ll pass through the site of the once- bustling lumber mill town of Aldrichville, where stone walls and a few artifacts can still be seen. Bring a suit if you’d like to take a dip. 5 miles,…
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Bristol Pond Paddle
We'll do a leisurely exploration together of this 248-acre pond (aka Winona Lake) where bald eagles, ospreys and great blue herons have been reported. Bring your own paddle-powered craft, an approved personal flotation device for each person, water, lunch and sun protection. Contact leader before July 26 for meeting place and time and to sign…
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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.