Executive Committee and Appointees

Director:

Cathi Brooks

Clearing trails on Burke Mountain – Cathi

President:

John Predom

Moose Mtn – Woodstacking Weekend – John, Victor, Linda, Geoff

Bluff Ridge Trail - Trail Work - John - June 11, 2020 — Bluff Ridge Trail – Trail Work – John – June 11, 2020

Vice President:

Paul Trojano

Bald Mountain Summit - Paul Trojano - December 18, 2024 — Bald Mountain Summit – Paul Trojano – December 18, 2024

Secretary:

Michael Chernick

Burke Toll Road Hike - Paul, Michael, Chris, Bart, Cathi, Kevin - April 22, 2018 — Burke Toll Road Hike – Paul, Michael, Chris, Bart, Cathi, Kevin – April 22, 2018

Woodstacking Weekend - Wheeler Pond Trail - October 13, 2024 — Woodstacking Weekend – Wheeler Pond Trail – October 13, 2024

Treasurer:

Angela Smith

Ami & Angela – Westmore Mountain Challenge

Holbrook State Park - Angela, Ami - April 8, 2018 — Holbrook State Park – Angela, Ami – April 8, 2018

Photo: West summit - Middle Mountain - August 16, 2015 — On West Summit Middle Mountain – August 16, 2015

Section History Archivist

Steve Farrow

Trails/Shelters & Adoption Coordinator:

Kevin Williamson

Brighton Trails Day – Bluff Ridge Trail w/ One Cut

Buffalo Mountain - April 15, 2012 - Bart, Kevin and Mark — Buffalo Mountain – April 15, 2012 – Bart, Kevin and Mark

Inauguration of Split Rock Trail - July 11, 2011 — Luke O’brian, Leader, NorthWoods Conservation Corp Director, without whom there would be no trail – Inauguaration of Split Rock Trail – July 11, 2011

Membership Coordinator

Victor Caamaño

Owls Head Hike - Victor - June 24, 2024 — Owls Head Hike – Victor – June 24, 2024

Summer Meeting - Beaver Pond Trail - July 14, 2024 — Summer Meeting – Beaver Pond Trail – July 14, 2024

Newsletter Editor

Janet Steinert

Perry Holbrook Hike - December 2, 2023 — Perry Holbrook Hike – December 2, 2023

Section Outings Committee

Julia Rapczynski & Steven Ragno

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12 Summer NEK GMC Activity, Potluck, & Meeting Summer NEK GMC Activity, Potluck, & Meeting July 12, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm We are holding our meeting on Burke Mountain, mid-way up the toll road at the pavilion with a planned morning hike, then potluck, and meeting. Join us for a day of fun, good food, and interesting conversations. RSVP gmcnek@gmail.com See more details •	13	14	15	16	17	18
19 Canceled - Peacham Pond Paddle Canceled - Peacham Pond Paddle July 19, 2026 This event has been canceled. See more details •	20 North Branch Trail Nulhegan Saunter North Branch Trail Nulhegan Saunter July 20, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Sue and Cathi to rediscover the North Branch of the Nulhegan Trail in the Silvio O'Conte Wildlife Refuge. The trail has been fixed/relocated/totally worked on by NorthWood's Stewardship Center Youth Conservation Corp and volunteers. We want to check it out and would love you to join us. We will meet at the trailhead at 9:00 and saunter through the forest trail to make a loop back on the forest road, approximately 5 miles. Contact s.j.p.winsor@gmail.com for more information or to be kept in the loop and let us know you are coming. Carpooling from Island Pond can be made available on request. See more details •	21	22	23	24	25 Canceled - Job Mountain - NEK Canceled - Job Mountain - NEK July 25, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Job Mountain, Newark Canceled due to nesting Peregrine Falcons See more details •
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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 Committee

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