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A spring outing


A fall outing

Gleason Brook in Camels Hump State Park, October 2009

Planning a trip? Check the sunrise/sunset times and some past easier trips and trip sequences

Vermont Hunting Season posted at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website.

Second edition pre-release: The "for review" version of the revised
Section Leaders' Handbook
has been released by the GMC Volunteers Committee.

Celebrate the Green Mountain Club's Centennial. See a bit of its early history and scheduled events.

September 2010

September 5, Sunday - Hike. White Mtns., NH. Difficult. 10.0 miles round trip. Mount Carrigain via the Signal Ridge Trail. One of the best views in the Whites. Joint event with Northeast Kingdom Section. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 223-0918 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place in either Montpelier or St. Johnsbury.

September 7, Tuesday - Outing Planning/Membership Meeting. Finish preparing the events calendar for December, 2010 - February, 2011. You may bring a dessert to share. See Trail Talk for details. Events can be entered on the website and can also be sent to charlenebohl@comcast.net

September 11, Saturday - Hike. Groton. Easy/Moderate. 5 miles. Hike trails inside Groton State Forest, including the Osmore Pond Trail. Rain will cancel. Meet at MHS or at the Marshfield Town Clerk's Office. Leaders: Priscilla Daggett and Priscilla Page. Contact Priscilla Daggett: 454-1234 or pdaggett@vtlink.net for meeting time.

September 11, Saturday - Rain Date: September 12, Sunday - Hike. White Mtn., NH Very Difficult. 12.6 miles, 9+ hours on the trail.Summit Mounts Jefferson and Adams via Castle Trail, to Edmunds Col and Gulfside, Israel Ridge and Castle Trails. Must call Leader: Paul DeLuca, 476-7987 or pdeluca420@msn.com

September 15, Wednesday - Executive Committee Meeting. All members are welcome. You may bring a dessert to share. Call: John Buddington, 229-0725 or president@gmcmontpelier.org for location.

September 18, Saturday - Bike Ride. Isle LaMotte. Easy. 15-20 miles depending on how many dead end views we choose to see. Start at St. Ann's shrine and peddle around the island. Will visit the 480 million year old Chazy Reef and the Goodsal Ridge Preserve. 70 mile drive from Montpelier. Helmet required. Meet at 8:00 A.M., MHS. Call Leader: Eric Seidel, 223-1406.

September 19, Sunday - Hike. Westmore and Sutton. Moderate. South Trail 3.4 miles round trip. Mt Pisgah overlooking Lake Willoughby. Dramatic views. Call Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker, 426-3874 or marlong@fairpoint.net for meeting time and place.

September 25, Saturday - Hike. Mahoosuc Notch, NH. Very Difficult and very strenuous. 9.4 miles. 10 hour hike. The toughest and longest mile on the AT. Spot cars on Success Pond Road and hike in on the Notch Trail. At the Notch, we will climb over, crawl under and navigate through the boulder-filled Notch. Then ascend the steep slope of the Mahoosuc Arm, descend to Speck Pond Trail (the highest tarn in the State) and hike out on the Speck Pond Trail. Must call Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 223-0020 or per@sover.net for meeting time and place.

September 26, Sunday - Bike Ride. Burlington. Moderate. 20+/- miles. Bike Path from Oakledge Park in the South End, across the Winooski River to Colchester and the Causeway and return. Helmet required. Bring Green Mt. Passport for free parking, and lunch to munch on the way. Call Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time and place.

October 2010

October 2, Saturday - Hike. Middlesex-Waterbury. Moderate. 4+/- miles. Middlesex Notch to Perry Hill multiuse trails then to Waterbury Ice Center. Climb to Owls Head. Car spotting required. Leaders: Eric Seidel 223-1406 and John Buddington 229-0725. Meet at 8:00 A.M., MHS.

October 3, Sunday - Hike. Plainfield. Easy. 4 miles round trip. Spruce Mountain. Great views from the fire tower. Call Leader: Ken Hertz, 229-4737 or kenneth.hertz@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.

October 9, Saturday - Paddle. St. Albans. Moderate. 10-15 miles. Launch at Lake Champlain Kilcare State Park. Depending on wind conditions, paddle around St. Albans Bay. Stop at Burton and Wood's Island. PFD required. Meet at MHS. Call Leader: Eric Seidel, 223-1406 or ericseidel1@gmail.com for meeting time.

October 10, Sunday - Hike. Middlesex. Easy. 4+/- miles round trip. Little elevation gain. Tangletown. Old road. Meet at 1:00 P.M., MHS. Leader: John Buddington, 229-0725.

October 16, Saturday - Hike. Stowe-Worcester. Difficult. 11.1 miles. Stowe Pinnacle and Hogback Trails to the Skyline Trail and head north to Worcester Mountain. Leader will spot car before the hike, but a car spot at the end of the hike. Bring food, water and headlight. Call Leader: Charlene Bohl, 229-9908 or charlenebohl@comast.net. for meeting time and place

October 17, Sunday - Paddle. Hyde Park. Green River Reservoir. Moderate. 5-8 miles. PFD required. Dress for the season. Bring lunch. Meet at MHS. Call Leaders: Andrew and Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

October 23, Saturday - Hike. Ripton. Moderate. 7 miles. Mt. Moosalamo. Ascend the Falls of Lana Trail from Branbury State Park to the Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail and summit via the Oak Ridge Trail. Return via the Aunt Jennie Trail. Meet at 8:00 A.M., MHS. Leader: Eric Seidel, 223-1406, or ericseidel1@gmail.com

October 30, Saturday - Work Hike. Stowe. Smugglers' Notch. All abilities. 6 miles round trip. Wear work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS, 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel, 223-1406 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org

October 31, Sunday - Hike. East Montpelier Trails. Easy. Various distances. A trails map is at http://www.emsignpost.com/Trail%20Map-2.17.08.pdf Contact Leader: Ken Hertz, 229-4737 or kenneth.hertz@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.

November 2010

November 6, Saturday - Work Hike. Duxbury. Bamforth Ridge/LT. All abilities. 6 miles round trip. Wear Work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS, 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel 223-1406 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org

November 7, Sunday - Hike. Waterbury. Moderate. Various distances. Little River State Park. Enjoy the History Trail or other trails depending on park access. Contact Leader: Ken Hertz 229-4737 or kenneth.hertz@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.

November 13, Saturday - Rain Date: November 14, Sunday - Walk. Burlington. Moderate. 5 miles. Spend an afternoon exploring the Centennial Woods Natural Areas plus some of nearby Winooski. Both wooded and urban terrain. Call Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time and place.

November 20, Saturday - Walk. Waterbury Village. Easy. 4 miles. Think you've seen it all? Let's find out by taking an afternoon walk around Waterbury. If we're lucky, we'll find a place to buy a hot cup of something. Call Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304, for meeting time and place.

November 28, Sunday - Walk. Shelburne Farm. Easy to Moderate. 7+/- miles. Walk on paths and dirt roads that include woods, fields, views of Lake Champlain, and historic buildings. Bring lunch. Meet at MHS. Call Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

Contact Leader.  Notify the trip leader if you plan to participate.  You don't want to be left behind, and the leader wants to know how large the group will be. Check the suitability of the outing for your fitness, skill and equipment.

Always contact trip leader before bringing a dog.

Be prepared.  Always bring appropriate gear for the event you are attending - lunch, liquid, snacks, footwear and clothing appropriate to the season and weather. For example, a flashlight is recommended for all-day and winter events  since return after sunset is possible. And remember that weather in the mountains can be more severe than in the valleys.

Meeting Place.  Unless otherwise noted, trips leave from the Montpelier High School (MHS) parking lot.

Difficulty Ratings.  The rating levels of difficulty are easy, moderate, and difficult. See guidelines from the Trip Leaders' Handbook.

• Easy - Accessible to all in good physical condition; suitable for families with children.
• Moderate - Requires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
• Difficult - Challenging events for people in good physical condition; previous experience necessary.