Executive Committee and Appointees

Director:

Cathi Brooks

President:

John Predom

Vice President:

Paul Trojano

Secretary:

Michael Chernick

Treasurer:

Angela Smith

Section History Archivist

Andrea Kane

Trails/Shelters & Adoption Coordinator:

Kevin Williamson

Membership Coordinator & Newsletter Editor

Available

Section Outings Chair

Susan Winsor

	June 2023
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				1	2	3 Canceled - Long Trail to Haystack Mountain - NEK Canceled - Long Trail to Haystack Mountain - NEK June 3, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm This event has been canceled by hike leaders due to lack of participants. . See more details •
4	5	6	7	8	9	10 Trail Maintenance 101 Trail Maintenance 101 June 10, 2023 10:00 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. REGISTER HERE See more details •
11 Molly's Falls Pond Kayak/Canoe - NEK Molly's Falls Pond Kayak/Canoe - NEK June 11, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 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. https://vtstateparks.com/mollysfalls.html See more details •	12	13	14 Yellow Iris Removal - NEK Yellow Iris Removal - NEK June 14, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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. See more details •	15	16	17 Green Mountain Club's 2023 Annual Meeting Green Mountain Club's 2023 Annual Meeting June 17, 2023 Craftsbury Outdoor Center https://buytickets.at/greenmountainclub/859896 See more details •
18 South Pisgah Trail - NEK South Pisgah Trail - NEK June 18, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Westmore, VT, USA 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. RSVP to Beth Barnes, we will start at 9:00 a.m. Map: https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/willoughby-state-forest-mount-pisgah See more details Trail Maintenance 101 Trail Maintenance 101 June 18, 2023 10:00 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. REGISTER HERE See more details • •	19	20	21	22	23	24
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Please be advised:

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!

Executive Committee and Appointees

Director:

President:

Vice President:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Section History Archivist

Trails/Shelters & Adoption Coordinator:

Membership Coordinator & Newsletter Editor

Section Outings Chair

Hike Leaders Needed!

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June 2023

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