Please join us for a trail maintenance day at Cow Mountain Pond Forest in Granby, VT. Due to limited parking at this trailhead, we'll need to carpool from the East Burke Clubhouse at 9AM. Most of our work will be focused on removing blowdowns and cleaning out waterbars, so please bring you favorite tools for these tasks. All participants should be prepared for a full day on the trail. The total hiking distance involved is about six miles. RSVP gmcnek@gmail.com
Gordon DuBois will lead a day hike to the Cabin on East Haven Mountain, in East Haven, VT. We will hike to the cabin for lunch. The Cabin sits on the edge of a cliff offering a spectacular view of Umpire Mountain and the White Mountains. After lunch, we will hike to the summit of East Haven Mountain (3,060'). Those who don't want to summit the mountain can remain at the cabin and take in the view. It is about a 2.5-mile hike to the cabin with an elevation gain of 1,600 ft. The summit of East Haven Mt. is another mile from the Cabin. Meet up at 9:00 at the trailhead which is at the end of Young's Road in East Haven. A small donation is requested to assist the organization with the maintenance of the cabin. If you would like more information about the cabin go to https://www.ehmicabin.net/about-the-cabin. Please register for the hike by emailing Gordon at duboisgordon7@gmail.com.by May 8
May 19, 20249:00 am - 4:00 pm Green Mountain Club Inc., 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, USA
NEKGMC Member Gordon Dubois and Burlington Section Member David Hathaway will lead this workshop to help you understand the information provided on a topographical map, the proper use of a compass, and how to put the two together. You'll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic declination, and pairing a compass to a map. You'll then learn how to use a map and compass to find a bearing with a map and follow it in the field, and to take bearings on visible landmarks and use them to determine where you are. After covering these fundamentals, you'll get an opportunity to practice orienteering skills in the woods around the Green Mountain Club campus. This interactive workshop is a great introduction to navigation and map reading which are essential skills for anyone hiking trails or heading into the woods off-trail (bushwhacking).
We are in desperate need of volunteer hike leaders. The only GMC requirement to lead a hike is that you are an active member. If you are new to leading hikes we ask that you are familiar with the hike you are leading. Please consider leading us on your favorite hike.
Please join us for a trail maintenance day at Cow Mountain Pond Forest in Granby, VT. Due to limited parking at this trailhead, we'll need to carpool from the East Burke Clubhouse at 9AM. Most of our work will be focused on removing blowdowns and cleaning out waterbars, so please bring you favorite tools for these tasks. All participants should be prepared for a full day on the trail. The total hiking distance involved is about six miles. RSVP gmcnek@gmail.com
Gordon DuBois will lead a day hike to the Cabin on East Haven Mountain, in East Haven, VT. We will hike to the cabin for lunch. The Cabin sits on the edge of a cliff offering a spectacular view of Umpire Mountain and the White Mountains. After lunch, we will hike to the summit of East Haven Mountain (3,060'). Those who don't want to summit the mountain can remain at the cabin and take in the view. It is about a 2.5-mile hike to the cabin with an elevation gain of 1,600 ft. The summit of East Haven Mt. is another mile from the Cabin. Meet up at 9:00 at the trailhead which is at the end of Young's Road in East Haven. A small donation is requested to assist the organization with the maintenance of the cabin. If you would like more information about the cabin go to https://www.ehmicabin.net/about-the-cabin. Please register for the hike by emailing Gordon at duboisgordon7@gmail.com.by May 8
May 19, 20249:00 am - 4:00 pm Green Mountain Club Inc., 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, USA
NEKGMC Member Gordon Dubois and Burlington Section Member David Hathaway will lead this workshop to help you understand the information provided on a topographical map, the proper use of a compass, and how to put the two together. You'll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic declination, and pairing a compass to a map. You'll then learn how to use a map and compass to find a bearing with a map and follow it in the field, and to take bearings on visible landmarks and use them to determine where you are. After covering these fundamentals, you'll get an opportunity to practice orienteering skills in the woods around the Green Mountain Club campus. This interactive workshop is a great introduction to navigation and map reading which are essential skills for anyone hiking trails or heading into the woods off-trail (bushwhacking).
The trail closure on Monadnock Mountain remains in effect. There's still a "NO TRESPASSING" sign on the gate at the gravel pit, although it is easily overlooked when the gate is open. The continued presence of an old trailhead parking sign at this location only adds to the confusion over its status, but a person working at the gravel pit confirmed to me that this trail is still closed.
As some of you may be aware, there is an alternative route that avoids the gravel pit, but I wouldn't recommend using it at this time. It follows a private right of way that encroaches on a nearby dwelling. While this property isn't posted, its owner has expressed no interest in encouraging public access to their land. Please respect this choice and find another mountain to hike for now. Thank you!