Don’t forget, if conditions don’t seem good for scheduled outing, call leader for “Plan B”: change in venue, mode of travel, or both!
*** = Easy on the knees BACKCOUNTRY ETIQUETTE: NO CELL PHONE USE EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY
Summer Activities Calendar
“O” SECTION SUMMER ACTIVITIES, JUNE – AUGUST 2022
*** = Easy on the knees.
Don’t forget, if conditions don’t seem good for scheduled outing, call leader for “Plan B”: change in venue, mode of travel, or both!
BACKCOUNTRY ETIQUETTE: NO CELL PHONE USE EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY
| June 1 Wed | Hike | Whitcomb Hill (1868’), Strafford, VT. Starting on Alger Brook Road, first fairly level, then gently up through mixed woods to summit. Impressive views. Hike down either back to starting point, or south towards Furnace Flats Road & car spot; same distance either way. 2.6 mi. Moderate. | Inge/Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
| June 4 Sat | Hike | Mt. Ascutney (3150’). Bicentennial Trail, West Windsor VT. Observation tower. Shortest trail but steep. 4.4 mi., 2200’ climb. Moderate to strenuous; moderate pace. kpmhoneill@gmail.com | Patrick O’Neill 802-291-3208 |
| June 4 Sat | Birding Hike | Ashley Forest, Sharon, VT. Birding & cellar hole hike in newly conserved forest. Early a.m. start. Bring binoculars; be tick aware. ~ 2 mi. Easy; some steep uphills, but slow pace. | Dick Ruben 802-763-7909 |
| June 6 Mon | Hike | Windmill Ridge Nature Reserve, Westminster, VT. Lollipop loop from Ed Dodd Traillhead, Ridgeline Tr to The Pinnacle (1672′; view!); Holden Tr, Headwaters Trail. Part on “Walk Through Time Interpretive” Tr. 6.9 mi, 900′ climb. Moderate. | Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
| June 7 Tues | Road Walk *** | Upper Turnpike/Needham Rd loop, Norwich, VT. Some paved, mostly dirt. 2 miles. Slow pace. Easy. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| June 7 Tues | Planning Meeting | Planning mtg for Fall (September – November) outings. 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Call or email Kathy Astrauckas ahead with ideas if you can’t join us. kabh@myfairpoint.net | Kathy Astrauckas 802-785-4311 |
| June 10 Fri | Evening Talk | Educator and artist Melody Walker Mackin will jumpstart this year’s GMC Annual Meeting with a virtual speech at 7 PM. Register now for online access to The Art of Race and Leadership and read more about Melody: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/annual-meeting/ | www.greenmountainclub.org |
| June 11 Sat | GMC Annual Meeting. | Business meeting, lunch, afternoon hikes. IN-PERSON at GMC headquarters, Waterbury, VT. The gathering will be held in an outdoor tent space and follow COVID guidelines. Please register by Friday, May 27: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/annual-meeting/Contact Rick Dugan with any questions. | Rick Dugan rdugan@greenmountainclub.org |
| June 12 Sun | Hike | Wright’s Mtn (1882′). Network of trails, many named for the people involved in developing the area. Cabin/lookout at summit w/ views of VT; return w/ view of NH. Side trip to Devil’s Den possible if group wants. Moderate; hilly; 3+ hours. | Iris Berezin 802-295-2294 |
| June 14 Tues | Hike | Mt. Martha (3563′) & Owl’s Head (3248′, i.e. NOT the NH 4,000-Footer) via Cherry Mtn Trail & Martha’s Mile. Views from both summits; unique, amazing view of Presidentials. 5.4 mi, 2450′ climb. Steady uphill to Mt. Martha; very short but steep rock scramble the last tiny bit to Owl’s Head. Moderate – Strenuous. | Kathy Astrauckas & Bob Hagen 802-785-4311 |
| June 14 Tues | Road Walk *** | Flag Day walk on River Road, White River Junction, VT. Half paved, half dirt road. 1 – 2 miles. Slow pace. Easy. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| June 15 Wed | Bike Ride | From Wentworth, NH on Buffalo Rd. to Rumney and Quincy Bog (lunch). Return same way or via Rte. 25. ~18 mi round trip. Option on return trip: steep hike up Rattlesnake Mtn. Moderate. | Inge/Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
| June 17 Fri | Hike | Deer Leap lollipop loop. LT/A.T. fr US-4 to Willard Gap, over Deer Leap Mtn. to overlook at Deer Leap Rock, cont. on Deer Leap Tr & A.T. around back side of Deer Leap Mtn. 4.7 mi, 1000′ climb. (Tucker Johnson Shelter adds easy 0.6 RT) Moderate w/ 2 short, steep, tricky sections. | Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
| June 18 Sat | Hike | Burnt Rock Mtn (3168’), North Fayston, VT. Out-and-back via Hedgehog Brook & Long Trails. Good views. 5.2 mi, ~2000’ climb. Moderate – Strenuous. | Tom Kahl 207-692-7495 |
| June 18 Sat | A.T. Hike w/ NPS Ranger | Explore A.T. & landscape history w/ Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Nat. Hist. Park Ranger. VT-12 to Woodstock Stage Rd. 2.2 mi, 700’ climb (steep initial uphill). Moderate. Limit 12; reserve during business hrs. UVO-Sect. co-ldr Bill Corson (prefer email) billcorson59@gmail.com 908-903-0702 | MBRNHP Visitor Ctr 802-457-3368 ext. 222 |
| June 21 Tues | Hike | Franconia Ridge w/o the crowds! Skookumchuck Tr, Franconia, NH. Out-&-back. Views into Pemigewasset Wilderness! 8.6 mi, 3000’ climb. Moderate – Strenuous. | Kathy Astrauckas/Bob Hagen 802-785-4311 |
| June 24 Fri | Hike | Marsh-Billings Rockefeller Nat. Hist. Park, Woodstock, VT. Carriage rds & hiking trls. Start at Belvedere (near the mansion), by mother-in-law house to Upper Meadow Trl, Precipice & Billings Trls, Mt Tom Rd to South Peak (view), or may opt to take Precipice Trl all the way to South Peak. Return on Faulkner Trail. Moderate (steady climb on hiking trails to South Peak). ~ 3 hours. | Iris Berezin 802-295-2294 |
| July 4 Mon | Hike | Sawyer Brook Headwaters, Grantham, NH. In-&-out on Class 6 rds & blazed trails in recently conserved forest, part on ridge above pretty brook, past abandoned farm site; view over beautiful pond with a fairly new beaver dam. 3-4 miles, with very little elevation change. Easy. *** | Peter Hope 603-863-6456 |
| June 27 Mon | Hike | Hunger Mtn. (3539′), Worcester, VT. From the east side, out-&-back on Middlesex Trail. Great views!!! Steep ledge sections, exposed summit. 5.8 mi, 1900′ climb. Moderate – Strenuous. | Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
| June 28 Tues | Hike | Hazen Trail, Wilder, VT. In and out, 2 miles. Very small ups and downs. Leisurely pace. Slow pace. Moderate. | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| June 29 Wed | Bike Ride | Cornish, NH Loop. Park & start at Cornish Wildlife Mgmt Area just N. of Windsor-Cornish covered bridge. 20 mi. and 8 right-hand turns take you through lovely Plainfield & Cornish countryside; long downhill back to starting point. Moderate. | Inge/Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
| July 1 Fri | Hike + Swim | White Rocks, Wallingford, VT. Fr. picnic area, Keewaydin & LT to White Rocks Cliff; Ice Beds Tr. Entertaining cairns, view; ice in summer! 5 mi, 1500′ climb. Moderate. Swim in Buttermilk Falls after! (Falls conserved by VT River Conservancy; owned by Vt. Dept. of Forest, Parks & Rec.) | Kathy Astrauckas/Bob Hagen 802-785-4311 |
| July 2 Sat | A.T. Hike w/ NPS Ranger *** | Explore A.T. & landscape history w/ Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Nat. Hist. Park Ranger. Woodstock Stage Rd. to Pomfret Rd. 2.4 mi, 300’ climb. Easy.*** Limit 12; reserve @ business hrs. UV-O-Sect. co-ldr Duncan Love. duncanlove4024@yahoo.com (Prefer email) 802-226-7697 | MBRNHP Visitor Ctr 802-457-3368 ext. 222 |
| July 3 Sun | Hike + Swim + Ice Cream | A.T. to Wachipauka Pond, Warren NH (south from NH 25), Swim in beautiful pond & return, then dip in stream across the street on A.T. at the end of hike. Ice cream at Hatchland Farms, North Haverhill, NH. 4 mi, 1100′ climb. Moderate. | Kathy Astrauckas/Bob Hagen 802-785-4311 |
| July 4 Mon | Bike Ride | Bellows Falls/Saxton’s River, VT loop. Enjoy the return of Saxton River’s small town 4th of July celebration. Parade, interesting food trucks, vendors & more. Return on scenic Pleasant Vall. Rd, VT-103, US5S. 17 mi. Moderate; some small hills. | Duncan Love 802-226-7697 duncanlove4024@yahoo.com (Prefer email) |
| July 6 Wed | Hike | Loop in Fairlee, VT from Lake Morey boat launch parking lot on Cross-Rivendell Trail & Echo Mtn Trl over Eagle’s Bluff, down to N. end of lake, then paved road back to cars. 4 – 5 mi, ~ 500′ climb, some steep. Moderate. | Inge/Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
| July 10 Sun | Hike | Brookside Park, Grantham, NH. A figure 8 on well marked trails along & above a lovely brook in town park. ~ 2 miles, with little elevation change. Easy. *** | Peter Hope 603-863-6456 |
| July 11 Mon | Hike | Blueberry Mtn (2662’), Glencliff, NH. Out and back. 5.2 mi round trip, 1300’ climb. Fabulous views from ledges. Moderate. | Iris Berezin 802-295-2294 |
| July 12 Tues | Hike *** | Explore unknown forested area in White River Jct, VT, opposite White River Toyota, off Sykes Avenue. Hilly, old woods road, slightly uneven footing. About 1 mile. Slow pace. Easy. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| July 15 Fri | Hike + Swim | Bridal Veil Falls, Franconia, NH. Coppermine Trail, Coppermine Shelter. Gorgeous falls, beautiful pool for taking a dip! 5 mi, 1200′ climb. Moderate, gradual, steady elev. gain. | Kathy Astrauckas/Bob Hagen 802-785-4311 |
| July 16 Sat | Bike Ride | Randolph/Northfield Vt. loop. To Northfield via peaceful rural towns, farm fields. No real hills. Return via a somewhat long (~ 2 mi) but not steep uphill passing Baker Pond. Short, steep descent & flat to finish. 35 mi. Moderate-Strenuous. | Duncan Love 802-226-7697 |
| July 16 Sat | A.T. Hike w/ NPS Ranger | Explore A.T. & landscape history w/ Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Nat. Hist. Park Ranger. Pomfret Rd. to Cloudland Rd. 2.2 mi, 700’ climb. Steady up, views at top! Easy-Mod. Limit 12; reserve during business hrs. UVO-Sect. co-ldr Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129. | MBRNHP Visitor Ctr 802-457-3368 ext. 222 |
| July 17 Sun | Loop Hike | Section 5 in Quechee, VT. Different tree types, a stream, foundations, stonewalls, ledges. Interpretive signs on geology, early inhabitants, remnants of settlements. 2 – 3 hours. Moderate. | Iris Berezin 802-295-2294 |
| July 18 Mon | Hike | Mt. Tremont (3371′), Bartlett, NH. On NH “52 w/ a View” list. Brook, cascades; steep & rough w/ many switchbacks to ridge top. View @ ledgy summit. 5.6 mi, 2550′ climb. Moderate-Strenuous. | Kathy Astrauckas/Bob Hagen 802-785-4311 |
| July 19 Tues | Road Walk *** | Tigertown Road, West Hartford, VT. One way (down). Part dirt, part paved.1.5 miles. Slow pace. Easy. *** CAR SPOT: Participants must ride with others (~ 5 minutes). Fully vaccinated only. | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| July 20 Wed | Paddle | Canoe or kayak on Grafton Pond, Grafton, NH. Very scenic, no power boats above 5 mph. Shoreline w/ miles of nooks & crannies. Paddle, picnic, swim. Bring lunch. PFD required. | Inge/Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
| July 23 Sat | A.T. Hike w/ NPS Ranger | Explore A.T. & landscape history w/ Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Nat. Hist. Park Ranger. Cloudland Rd. to Joe Ranger Rd; Thistle Hill Shelter. 3.8 mi, 600’ climb. Field w/ view at end. Moderate. Limit 12; reserve during business hrs. UV-O-Sect. co-ldr Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129. | MBRNHP Visitor Ctr 802-457-3368 ext. 222 |
| July 24 Sun | Hike | Mt. Moosilauke (4802’), Benton, NH. From Dtm Coll. Ravine Lodge up Gorge Brk Tr to open exposed summit(s); views!!! Down Carriage Rd. & Snapper Tr. Swimming hole near end; ice cream on drive home at Hatchland Farm, North Haverhill. 8.5 mi, ~ 2400’ climb. Strenuous. | Wendy Jackson 203-297-5144 |
| July 26 Tues | Road Walk *** | South Woodstock, VT to visit 4,000 year old Celtic Stone Chamber, best example of many in New England. Mostly dirt rd. ~ 2 miles, slightly up to Chamber, then down. Slow pace. Easy. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| July 30 Sat | Hike | Ludlow Mtn (Okemo) (3343’) via Healdville Trail, Mt. Holly VT. Fire tower, nice views. Steep but not rough. 6.2 mi., 2040’ climb. Moderate. kpmhoneill@gmail.com | Patrick O’Neill 802-291-3208 |
| July 31 Sun | Bike Ride | Ludlow /Cavendish, VT loop. Scenic & historic 20 Mile Stream Rd (view Crown Point Hwy markers) thru Proctorsvile & Ludlow on routes 131, 103, 100N. One steep hill & an urban traverse. 20 mi (~4 mi. on dirt) duncanlove4024@yahoo.com (Email preferred) | Duncan Love 802-226-7697 Page – 4 – |
| Aug 2 Tues | Hike *** | Ottauquechee River Trail, (east) Woodstock, VT. 1 – 2 miles, depending on group preference. Almost flat. Slow pace. Easy, easy on the knees. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| Aug 5 Fri | Paddle | On CT River from Wilder Dam upstream 2.5 mi. to explore Mink Brook, return downstream with lunch & swim at Gilman Island. Total 7 – 9 mi, depending how far we get up Mink Brook (depends on water level). Moderate-challenging, depending on wind. PFD required. | Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
| Aug 6 Sat | Hike | Mad Tom Notch-Griffith Lake, near Peru VT. Starting at Mad Tom Notch, N. on Long Trail over Styles & Peru Peaks. Descend to Griffith Lake; return by old woods road to end of USFS 58. 7.3 mi, 1600′ climb. Moderate. CAR SPOT: Participants must ride with others (2+ mi), or walk that distance back to beginning point. Must be fully vaccinated to carpool/car spot. | Tom Kahl 207-692-7495 |
| Aug 6 Sat | A.T. Hike w/ NPS Ranger | Explore A.T. & landscape history w/ Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Nat. Hist. Park Ranger. Joe Ranger Rd to VT-14/White River (W. Htfd, VT). 3.9 mi, 300’ cllimb, 1200’ down, steep at end. Hilltop pastures/views, old red pine plantation, cellar holes. Mod. Limit 12; reserve @ business hrs. UVO-Sect. co-ldr Bill Corson (prefer email) billcorson59@gmail.com 908-903-0702 | MBRNHP Visitor Ctr 802-457-3368 ext. 222 |
| Aug 7 Sun | Hike | Lyon Brook, Sutton, NH. Loop walk in a conserved preserve featuring an attractive stream, with some recent beaver activity; interesting vernal pool. 2 – 3 miles, essentially level. Easy *** | Peter Hope 603-863-6456 |
| Aug 9 Tues | Hike | Vote (VT Primary), then hike on A.T. at Thundering Falls in Killington, VT. ADA boardwalk, waterfall, one small steep climb on hiking trail, then all down dirt rd. 2 mi. Slow pace. Easy. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| Aug 10 Wed | Hike | Fairlee Palisades to Morey Mtn., Fairlee, VT. Beautiful views of CT River across to NH. Starting at Upper Valley Ambulance, up Palisades Trail (paralleling I-91, & very steep); follow ridge to viewpoint overlooking Connecticut river & into NH; down Morey Mtn. Trail. Return on paved Lake Morey Road, a favorite walking route. 4 – 5 mi. Moderate. | Inge/Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
| Aug 13 Sat | Hike | Hartford Town Forest, Hartford, VT. From Hurricane Wildlife Refuge to Easy Up. Moose Brook to Wayne’s World, around Lower Reservoir to Pine Drop; back to Beacon Hill & return to starting point. 5 – 6 mi, hilly. Moderate. | Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
| Aug 14 Sun | Hike | Black Mtn (2830′), East Haverhill, NH. Chippewa Tr. Steep, with many incredible views, incl. from summit toward Moosilauke.Side trip to historic lime kilns. 3.8 mi, 1550′ climb. Mod. – strenuous. | Iris Berezin 802-295-2294 |
| Aug 16 Tues | Road Walk *** | River Road, Lyme, NH. Out-and-back, almost flat. 1 – 2 miles, paved (we’ll turn around when we want to). Slow pace, Easy. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| Aug 21 Sun | Hike | North (4761’) & South (4902’) Twin Mtns, White Mtn. Nat Forest. Out & back on Twin Trail and North Twin Spur. Views above treeline! 11.2 mi, 3700’ climb. Very Strenuous; parts of trail steep & eroded. One likely wet/deep stream ford; bring water shoes. | Annie Janeway ajaneway@gmail.com 413-374-0988 |
| Aug 22 Mon | Bike Ride | Lyme, NH & Fairlee, VT lollipop loop. NH-10 to Fairlee, around Lake Morey & back. Lunch in Lyme for those interested in eating. 20 miles. Moderate. | Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
| Aug 23 Tues | Road walk | Upper Hawk Pine Road, Norwich, VT. Meander in the shade. Approx. 1 mile, paved, fairly flat. Slow pace. Easy. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
| Aug 24 Wed | Hike | Sunday Mtn. Traverse, Orford, NH. Cross-Rivendell Trail fr Dame Hill Rd. to Norris Rd. 3.6 mi, 800’ climb. 2 viewpoints. Moderate. CAR SPOT: Participants must ride with others (~ 4 mi). | Inge/Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
| Aug 26 Fri | Hike | Pico Peak (3957′). “Loop” up Sherburne Pass Tr, summit via Pico Link. Ret. on Long/ Appalach. Tr. 7.7 mi on trail, plus 1-mi. road walk or car spot. 2100’ climb. Moderate-Strenuous. | Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
| Aug 27 Sat | A.T. Hike w/ NPS Ranger | Explore A.T. & landscape history w/ Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Nat. Hist. Park Ranger. Tigertown/Podunk Rd south to Happy Hill Rd. Happy Hill Shelter. ~ 4 mi, 700’ climb, 1400’ descent. Moderate. Limit 12; reserve during business hrs. UVO-Sect. co-ldr TBA. | MBRNHP Visitor Ctr 802-457-3368 ext. 222 |
| Aug 28 Sun | Hike | Mount Abraham (4017’) via Battell Trail. Alpine zone; great view!!! 5.4 mi., 2470’ climb. Moderate to Strenuous, with short section of scramble. kpmhoneill@gmail.com | Patrick O’Neill 802-291-3208 |
| Aug 29 Mon | Hike | Boston Lot. Lovely and local. 2 – 3 hours. Pond, view at top. Moderate (some easy, a couple of steep sections). Swimming possible. | Iris Berezin 802-295-2294 |
| Aug 30 Tues | Road Walk/ Hike *** | Wilder Dam Trails along the Connecticut River. 2 miles, almost flat. Slow pace. Easy. *** | Inge Brown 802-280-8017 |
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