Rain Date: June 3, Wednesday. All abilities. A day to give back to the city parks we enjoy year round. 6 +/- hours, although all shorter shifts are welcome. Bring water, lunch, work clothes and gloves. Tools provided. Meet at Montpelier swimming pool parking lot on Elm St. at 9:00 A.M. Please Contact Leader: Jill Aspinall at happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com or 224-9980, to advise your availabilities with Park Director Geoff Beyer.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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Unrated
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unrestricted
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Montpelier Section Executive Committee quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. For details, Contact: Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550.
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scheduledScheduled: appears on the website
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Unrated
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unrestricted
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Not appropriate for general advertising since only members are invited.
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40.7 miles. June 5-8. Backpack Divisions 1 and 2 of the LT (from Southern terminus in Massachusetts to Kelly Stand Road). Limit: 8 people. For more information and/or to reserve your place, Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 223-0020 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net.
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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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unrestricted
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Acres of Apples is a side trip to the Lake Champlain bikeways network. Park in Burlington, take the ferry to Port Kent, bike with stops as desired at farm stands and Ausable Chasm, where food is available, and return. Helmet and closed shoes required. A rewarding all-day trip. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 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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local
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Do NOT submit to the Burlington media.
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27 miles. Rte. 14 to No. Wolcott and return on Rte. 15. Bring lunch and water. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.
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cancelledCancelled
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moderateRequires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable.
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unrestricted
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Cancelled by Mary Garcia 4 June (though not publicized). In any event, it was a rainy day.
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Explore the LaPlatte River and/or cruise the bay, depending on the weather. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting place and time.
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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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7.2 mile round trip. Glen Ellen Lodge via the LT from App. Gap. After a 1300 climb past Theron Dean Shelter to Stark s Nest, there are numerous ups and downs. Bring lunch and snacks. Contact Leaders: John Buddington and Kathy Gohl, 229-0725 or vicepresident@gmcmontpelier.org 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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unrestricted
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25+/- miles. Pond loop. Bike on unpaved roads past several ponds and return on Rte. 14. Bring lunch and water. Helmet required. 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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unrestricted
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5.2 miles round trip. Burnt Rock via Hedgehog Brook and Long Trails. One difficult rock scramble. Panoramic views. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker, 229-9787 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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unrestricted
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49.9 miles. July 3-6: Backpack Divisions 3 and 4 (plus) of the LT (Kelly Stand to Rte. 103. Limit: 8 people. For more information and/or to reserve your place, Contact Phyllis Rubenstein at 223-0020 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net
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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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unrestricted
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Independence Day Parade. Join fellow section members on the year s shortest hike by marching from the Meadow area to the State House. See page 8 of this Trail Talk and the section website for more details and watch the section e-mail list for announcements.
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