10.2 miles. Mt. Mansfield. Approx. 3,500 elevation gain. Ascend the Lake Mansfield Trail to Taylor Lodge, then follow the LT over Mt. Mansfield to Smugglers Notch. Car spotting required. Another new hike for the leader, progressing toward completion of the LT. Contact Leader: Jill Aspinall, happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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difficultChallenging events for people in good physical condition; previous experience necessary.
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7:00pm
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Montpelier Section Executive Committee quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. May bring a dessert to share. Contact: Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for agenda and meeting place.
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Unrated
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Start at North Montpelier pond and follow the river north as it twists and turns through the beautiful fall foliage. Participants must have their own kayak. PFD required. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
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20-25 miles. Stowe through Morrisville and return on Randolph Road. Helmet required. Bring lunch and water or buy lunch in Morrisville. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
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2.5 miles. Hike to Skylight Pond in Breadloaf Wilderness. Then south to Burnt Hill, another 4.6 miles, through varying woods. This 7.1 mile distance assumes there will be a second car along to spot. If not, the hike will approach Skylight Pond from Burnt Hill Trail, and include an additional 2.5 down-hill miles road walk to the car, for a total of 9.6 miles. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time and place.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
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5 miles round trip. Start at the Bolton Nordic area. Follow ski trails to the LT and the beautiful Harrington view. Return via the Buchanan Shelter. Contact Leader: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
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4-6 miles. History road walk along the Winooski River Valley to view the sites of several former utility plants. There will be pictures to view the buildings as they existed years ago, along with a visit to an operating hydro plant. Contact Leader: Manny Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
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A last paddle on the reservoir before the snow falls? Must have own kayak/canoe and PFD. Be prepared for cool weather. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Andrew or Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for afternoon meeting time and place.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
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Do not submit to the Burlington media.
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26 miles. Bike to Waterbury via Stevens Brook Road, and return on Rte.2. Bring water and lunch or option to buy lunch at Snack Bar in Waterbury. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
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All abilities. Various distances. Smugglers Notch, on the LT/Elephant s Head and Sterling Pond Trails. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, 1-609-424-9238 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
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unrestricted
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All abilities. 3-4 miles round trip. LT to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Steve Bailey, 1-609-424-9238, or trails@gmcmontpelier.org
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
Difficulty rating:
moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.