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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1 event,We’ll begin at the Tamarack Notch Aitken State Forest parking area, walk the Wheelerville Road to McLauchlin Falls, stopping along the way to visit Lydia’s Cemetery, take the road that leads south into Shrewsbury, leave it at the little Wilkins Cemetery, cross the Cold River on the old Notch Road bridge, and follow a wood road back… |
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1 event,Is it winter? Is it spring? There’s no telling this time of year in Vermont, so we’ll play it by ear and choose a destination appropriate for the conditions closer to the date. |
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1 event,This rocky trail climbs steeply along the bed of an old cable railway. We should have some great views on the way up this time of year, and at the top we'll be rewarded with views of Lake George, the Adirondacks, and the Green Mountains. The toll road and visitors' center will still be closed, so after… |
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1 event,We will hike the unmaintained part of the old Rutland to Stockbridge Turnpike over The Elbow from the Old Turnpike Road. in Mendon northeast to near Vt. 100, stopping to look at a kiln and detouring to an old farm site. 3.4 mi. easy, with about 200’ of climb. |
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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.