A little something different and frequently requested, finally being offered . . . a floating adventure! Bring your kayak or canoe and head out with us on Molly's Falls Pond.
Molly's Falls Pond State Park is a 1,064-acre state park in Cabot and Marshfield, Vermont surrounding 411-acre Molly's Falls Pond, a reservoir that is also known as Marshfield Reservoir. This is an undeveloped, day-use park. There is a Vermont Fish and Wildlife access area at the northwest end of the park where we will meet in the parking lot at 11:00.
Pack a lunch, hydration and maybe even a swimsuit! Don't forget your life jacket for this "different type" of adventure!
Email Susan at s.j.p.winsor@gmail.com to participate.
Commonly grown and transplanted for its showy yellow flowers, yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) has invaded wetlands and other aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats. (Learn more at vtinvasive.org)
We will be holding a workday to remove these invasive plants from the shoreline around Hadsel Mares Cabin at the Wheeler Pond Camp in Barton. The job will involve using shovels to dig out any clumps of iris and wheel barreling them to a tarp where they can desiccate and die. Long pants, long sleeve, work gloves and water shoes are recommended. Workday will run from 10am to noon on Wednesday, June 14th.
Contact John at NortheastKingdomSection@greenmountainclub.org if you are interested in helping.
This is a 4.1 mile out and back with 1653 feet of elevation gain. It's considered a moderately challenging hike with viewpoints along the way to the summit.
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.
June 10, 202310:00 am - 4:00 pm Long Trail Southbound from Forest Road 10, Mt. Tabor Rd
Saturday, June 10, 2023| 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Long Trail
Join the Green Mountain Club for an introductory workshop on trail maintenance of hiking trails in New England. Whatever your interest and experience in trails, this workshop will impart the basics of maintenance techniques and best practices. Topics covered include: an overview of trail tools, safe handling and care; basic principles of digging, identifying and clearing drainage structures; using a handsaw to clear blowdowns; monitoring blazes and trail signage; brushing in user trails; repairing tread; identifying and assessing structures on the trail in need of repair. We’ll be learning on the ground using the trail as our classroom.
Come prepared with sturdy hiking footwear, backpack, layers appropriate for the weather, water and snacks. All participants should be comfortable hiking 6 miles, carrying tools in addition to their own gear, bending, kneeling and digging in the ground and managing whatever weather we encounter for the day.
Registration Required.
Location: Saturday, 6/10, Long Trail Southbound from Forest Rd. 10 to Big Branch Shelter. This trailhead is 15 minutes off of Rt. 7 in Danby, VT.
A little something different and frequently requested, finally being offered . . . a floating adventure! Bring your kayak or canoe and head out with us on Molly's Falls Pond.
Molly's Falls Pond State Park is a 1,064-acre state park in Cabot and Marshfield, Vermont surrounding 411-acre Molly's Falls Pond, a reservoir that is also known as Marshfield Reservoir. This is an undeveloped, day-use park. There is a Vermont Fish and Wildlife access area at the northwest end of the park where we will meet in the parking lot at 11:00.
Pack a lunch, hydration and maybe even a swimsuit! Don't forget your life jacket for this "different type" of adventure!
Email Susan at s.j.p.winsor@gmail.com to participate.
Commonly grown and transplanted for its showy yellow flowers, yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) has invaded wetlands and other aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats. (Learn more at vtinvasive.org)
We will be holding a workday to remove these invasive plants from the shoreline around Hadsel Mares Cabin at the Wheeler Pond Camp in Barton. The job will involve using shovels to dig out any clumps of iris and wheel barreling them to a tarp where they can desiccate and die. Long pants, long sleeve, work gloves and water shoes are recommended. Workday will run from 10am to noon on Wednesday, June 14th.
Contact John at NortheastKingdomSection@greenmountainclub.org if you are interested in helping.
This is a 4.1 mile out and back with 1653 feet of elevation gain. It's considered a moderately challenging hike with viewpoints along the way to the summit.
June 18, 202310:00 am - 4:00 pm The Long Trail at Mt. Mansfield State Forest
Join the Green Mountain Club for an introductory workshop on trail maintenance of hiking trails in New England. Whatever your interest and experience in trails, this workshop will impart the basics of maintenance techniques and best practices. Topics covered include: an overview of trail tools, safe handling and care; basic principles of digging, identifying and clearing drainage structures; using a handsaw to clear blowdowns; monitoring blazes and trail signage; brushing in user trails; repairing tread; identifying and assessing structures on the trail in need of repair. We’ll be learning on the ground using the trail as our classroom.
Come prepared with sturdy hiking footwear, backpack, layers appropriate for the weather, water and snacks. All participants should be comfortable hiking 6 miles, carrying two tools in addition to their own gear, bending, kneeling and digging in the ground and managing whatever weather we encounter for the day.
Registration Required.
Location: Mt. Mansfield Area. Exact Location TBD. If you have questions in advance of registering contact Lorne Currier, Volunteer and Education Coordinator, at lcurrier@greenmountainclub.org.
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!