Killington Section, GMC – Outing Schedule: June – August 2007
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Newcomers and nonmembers are welcome on our outings. Bring drinking water and a lunch. Wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for the weather, and be prepared for weather changes. This is Vermont! Distances are round trip and are approximate, as are elevation gains. Trips vary considerably in level of difficulty. Call the leader if you have any questions.

2 June, Saturday                     Upper Elevation Trail Maintenance, Killington            Herb Ogden, 293-2510
On National Trails Day volunteers all over the country will be out clearing brush and waterbars, cutting blowdowns and painting blazes, readying the trails for the summer hiking season. Join us to work on our local treasure, the Long/Appalachian Trail. Bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, and lunch; tools will be provided.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 9:00 AM.
[Rain date 3 June.]

8 – 10 June, Friday – Sunday          GMC Annual Meeting, Manchester
Centered around Hildene in Manchester with many activities, meals, and hikes planned in addition to the meeting itself. For details and registration information see the Long Trail News or check the website greenmountainclub.org.

16 June Saturday                          Paddle Otter Creek, Proctor to Florence                 Jerry Parker, 775-6208
Paddle your canoe or kayak past farms and covered bridges.
Easy, 5 miles.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 9:00 AM.
[Rain date 17 June.]

23 June, Saturday            17th Annual Taconic Mountain. Ramble, Hubbardton   Kit Davidson, 273-2982
Featured in Vermont Life magazine! Massive cliffs, rolling meadows, mountain peaks with views north, south, east, and west, a Japanese garden full of waterfalls, plus other goodies. Wine and cheese afterward; bring no lunch. Walkers can leave the group at several points and relax on the lawn.
Easy half mile or moderate 3 miles.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 1:00 PM.
[Rain date 24 June. Call leader if in doubt.]

30 June, Saturday                            Sunset Paddle, Glen Lake, Castleton       Viv & Larry Walter, 775-3855
Canoe or kayak into the sunset at Glen Lake in Bomoseen, and swim if weather permits. Bring food for supper. A hotdog roast may be possible. Call leaders for information. If you don't have a boat join us for a ride.
Leave from West Rutland Price Chopper (east end of parking lot) at 6:00 PM.

8 July, Sunday                                     Paddle the Poultney, Fair Haven       Barb & Barry Griffith, 492-3573
A relaxing paddle for kayaks or canoes along the scenic Vermont/New York border.
Easy, 5 miles.
Leave from Diamond Run Mall parking lot (near Sears) at 9:30 AM.

14 July, Saturday                                 Black Mountain, Whitehall, NY                     Alison Norton, 775-1627
Beautiful views of Lake George and the Adirondacks from the 2,646 foot summit of the highest peak in the Lake George region.
Moderate, 5 miles. Elevation gain 1,046 feet with some steep places. Option for a longer loop.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 9:00 AM.

22 July, Sunday                                  Senior Shuffle, Pine Hill, Rutland                       Bob Perkins, 773-0184
We'll try a few of the new trails in our city park and view Rocky Pond from above.
Easy, 4 miles.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 1:00 PM.

28 July, Saturday                                       East Mountain, Rutland                               Tom Copps, 770-9394
Bushwhack to the ridge top at 2,386 feet and explore this local landmark.
Difficult, 5 miles.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 9:00 AM.

4 August, Saturday                              Delectable Mountain, Barnard                          Herb Ogden, 293-2510
Hike from the White River to Notown along the west flank of Mount Hunger and Delectable Mountain in eastern Stockbridge and western Barnard, including abandoned Barnard District No. 2. Unusual views of the Coolidge Range, hill farms abandoned 150 years ago, mysterious stone piles, and deep backwoods. Mostly on woodroads and old highways but some bushwhacking. Bring plenty of water or a water filter.
Moderate to difficult, 8 miles. Elevation gain 1,900 feet.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 9:00 AM.

11 August, Saturday                                   Mount Grant, Lincoln                               Larry Walter, 775-3855
Follow the Cooley Glen Trail to the Long Trail, then up to the 3,523-foot summit. We'll bushwhack back to some open views.
Difficult, 8.5 miles.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 9:00 AM.

18 August, Saturday                               Haystack Mountain, Pawlet                Diane Bargiel, (413) 687-1109
Climb via the Nature Conservancy trail to an open summit with spectacular views of the Green Mountains and the Mettawee Valley.
Moderate, 3 miles with a steep pitch at the top. Elevation gain 1,000 feet.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 9:15 AM.
Or meet us at Williams Hardware on Main Street in Poultney at 10:00 AM.

25 August, Saturday                                      Mystery Bike Raid            Bill Holt & Joan Davidson, 537-4227
Explore back roads.
Moderate.
Call leaders for details and for meeting time and place.
[Rain date 26 August.]

8 September, Saturday                              North Pond, Chittenden                              Sue Thomas, 773-2185
Climb the ridge above the reservoir to a remote, high elevation beaver pond on what was once the main route to Pittsfield. Keep an eye out for moose which frequent the area and enjoy views of the lake and mountains.
Difficult, 9 miles.
Leave from Rutland's Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station at 9:00 AM.
[Rain date September 9.]

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