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!
THANK YOU TO...
As we all know, trails don’t magically appear, nor groom themselves. There are upkeep costs throughout
the year. It’s with great appreciation that our NEK Section would like to extend a special thanks to local
businesses that have made financial contributions. Their generosity helps to provide beautiful and
accessible trails, especially the latest Kingdom Heritage Trail, and all others.
Columbia Forest Products Community Financial Services Group Northpoint Dodge
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S.L.O.T.H. Golden Road - NEK
S.L.O.T.H. Golden Road - NEK
July 3, 2022
S.L.O.T.H. “Sauntering Ladies On Therapeutic Hikes“ is a group developed for ladies of all ages who desire to make the journey the destination. There is something special about hiking through a beautiful hardwood forest. This 5 mile hike skirts the base of Umpire Mountain and heads towards Victory Bog. Following an unused bike path, it is quite even ground and would be considered easy to moderate with small hills. We will stop at a secluded lean-to for lunch and then decide if we want to continue on the trail to where it meets up with another trail before heading back. Participation is limited to 10. Contact Susan s.j.p.winsor@gmail.com to participate.
Golden Road Map: https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/victory-state-forest-trails
S.L.O.T.H. “Sauntering Ladies On Therapeutic Hikes“. These no pressure hikes are for ladies of all ages who desire to make the journey their destination. There is the possibility to explore four ponds on this hike - Holland Pond (where we begin), Beaver Pond, Round Pond and Turtle Pond. We will have lunch at a remote lean-to. Remote and underused, we will have a couple of challenging brook crossings but a wonderful way to spend the day. This is a moderately easy hike, on mainly logging roads. It is approximately 4.5 miles. Contact Susan s.j.p.winsor@gmail.com to participate.
Bill Sladyk WMA: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/sites/fishandwildlife/files/documents/Where%20to%20Hunt/St.%20Johnsbury%20District/Bill%20Sladyk%20WMA.pdf
This 9.8 mile out and back on the Bluff Ridge Trail will take us to the summit of Bluff Mountain with viewpoints along the way. Contact gmcnek@gmail.com to participate
July 9, 20224:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dirt Church Brewing Co, 1771 VT-114, East Haven, VT 05837, USA
This comprehensive, 250-page guide to the mountain hiking trails of northeastern Vermont includes photos, maps, and descriptions of 20 mountains and 27 trail systems, as well as details on the history of trail building, the Civilian Conservation Corps, firetowers, natural history, and much more. Now, this trail guide will help hikers in the NEK, visitors and residents alike, explore the well-loved and lesser-known trails of our beautiful corner of the state. https://www.northwoodscenter.org/wordpress/event/trail-guide-book-launch/
Please join Northwoods in celebrating the official launch of the second edition at the official book launch at Dirt Church Brewing! There will be live music, delicious food, and of course books for sale!
July 17, 202211:00 am - 4:00 pm Holland Pond, Holland, VT 05830, USA
Join us for our Green Mountain Club, Northeast Kingdom Section Summer Meeting. We will start with a short hike, then potluck with meeting, reviewing everything going on with the Green Mountain Club and hiking in the NEK.
Haystack Mountain (2,712 ft.) in Westmore, VT. Trip Leader-Gordon DuBois
Meet up at the trailhead parking lot at the end of Long Pond Rd., 10:00 a.m. Three miles round trip. This is a short but challenging hike, steep and rugged the last 1/4 mile to the summit, two great viewpoints at the summit to the west and east. (rain day on Sunday, 24)
Contact NortheastKingdomSection@greenmountainclub.org for details and to RSVP.