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.)
Stone Mysteries, Stockbridge
Stockbridge, VT Stockbridge, VT, United StatesBeginning at Vt. 107, we will hike or snowshoe about 1.6 mile on old roads, and end with a few hundred feet of bushwhacking, ascending about 1100’, to an area with over twenty stone piles. A cemetery commissioner familiar with Abenaki graves is pretty sure they are Abenaki graves. A couple archaeologists disagree. The chief…
Mendon Peak, Mendon
Mendon, VT Mendon, United StatesClimb up 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. Give the hike leader a call to find out the meeting place…
Murray’s Ridge Killington
Killington, VT Killington, VT, United StatesWe’ll follow the AT/LT north to Willard Gap and bushwhack up the ridge, with several options to return. Difficult 5-6 miles with 800 ft. elevation gain. Snowshoes and/or grippers may be needed. Call leader for meeting place and time.
Cadwell Loop, Pittsford
Pittsford, VT Pittsford, VT, United StatesSnowshoe or ski along Otter Creek, where we may see otter tracks and slides. 2.5 miles easy to moderate, and if it’s too nice a day to go home, we have the option to add another nearby trail. This is dependent on snow, so if Mother Nature doesn’t provide any another destination will be substituted.…
Pharoah Lake Wilderness, Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY Ticonderoga, NY, United StatesSnowshoes may be needed for a 4-5 mile trek of moderate difficulty in this beautiful natural area. Call leader by 5 p.m. Friday to sign up, and for meeting time and place.
Back Country Ski Adventure, Killington
Killington, VT Killington, VT, United StatesA somewhat challenging trek for experienced skiers through woods and glades in the Killington/Mendon area. Location and distance will be determined by conditions, call leader for info, meeting place and time.
Plymsbury Loop, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, VT Shrewsbury, VT, United StatesWe’ll hike or snowshoe on wood roads in the Plymsbury Wildlife Management Area, keeping an eye out for animal tracks and winter wildlife. About 4. 5 miles, moderate. Call for meeting place and time.
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.