Trails and Adopters

Below is a list of trails in the Northeast Kingdom and the people who help maintain them.

Norton, Vermont

Averill Mountain Trail – Averill Mountain Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Doug
Brousseau Mountain Trail – Brousseau Mtn Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Jim
Gore Mountain Trail – Gore Mountain Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Luke
Middle Mountain Trail (north) – Middle Mountain North Trail Map (PDF) GMC Trail Adopter: Available for adoption

Lewis, Vermont

Gore Mountain East Trail – Gore Mountain East Trail Map (PDF) GMC Trail Adopters: Sue & Chris

Warren’s Gore, Vermont

Middle Mountain Trail (south) – Middle Mountain Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: John
Unknown Pond Trail – Unknown Pond Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: John
Bluff Ridge Trail (north) – Bluff Ridge Trail Map (PDF) GMC Trail Adopter: Gordon

Brighton, Vermont

Bluff Mountain Ridge Trail (middle) – Bluff Ridge Trail Map (PDF) GMC Trail Adopter: Jesse
Bluff Mountain Ridge Trail (south) – Bluff Ridge Trail Map (PDF) GMC Trail Adopter: Chris
Bluff Mountain Community Trail – Bluff Community Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Available for adoption

Ferdinand, Vermont

Moose Bog Trail – Moose Bog Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Kate
North Branch Trail – North Branch Trail Map Trail Maintainer: Conti Refuge staff

Westmore, Vermont

Sentinel Rock State Park – Sentinel Rock Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Bart
Mad Brook Trail on Bald Mountain – Mad Brook Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Jason
Long Pond Trail on Bald Mountain – Long Pond Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Available for adoption
Telegraph Trail on Bald Mountain – Telegraph Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Luke
Haystack Mountain Trails (north & south) – Haystack Mountain Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Justin
North Trail on Mount Pisgah – Pisgah North Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Jeffrey
South Trail on Mount Pisgah – Pisgah South Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Brian
East Trail on Mount Pisgah – Pisgah East Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Available for adoption
South Shore Loop Trail – South Shore Loop Trail GMC Trail Adopter: Susan

Sutton, Vermont

Mount Hor (north) – Mt. Hor North Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Tim
Brookside Trail – Brookside Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Tim
Herbert Hawkes Trail – Herbert Hawkes Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Jennifer
Moose Mountain Trail – Moose Mountain Trail Map GMC Trail Adopters: Jeff
Wheeler Pond Trail – Wheeler Pond Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Shevonne
Gnome Stairs Trail – Gnome Stairs Trail GMC Trail Adopter: Paul
Wheeler Mountain Trail – Wheeler Mountain Trail GMC Trail Adopter: Andrea
Boiling Spring Trail – Boiling Spring Trail Map Trail Adopter: John

Sheffield, Vermont

Perry Holbrook State Park – Perry Holbrook State Park Trails Map GMC Trail Adopter: Angela & Ami

Burke, Vermont

Red Trail on Burke Mountain – Red Trail Map GMC Trail Adopter: Fred
West Peak and summit trails on Burke Mountain – West Peak and Summit Trails Map GMC Trail Adopter: Cathi
CCC Fire Road on Burke Mountain – CCC Fire Road Map (PDF) Kingdom Trails Association

Brunswick, Vermont

Nulhegan River (Nature) Trail – Nulhegan River Trail Map Trail Maintainer: Conti Refuge staff

Granby, Vermont

Cow Mountain Forest Trails – Cow Mountain Trails Map Trail Maintainer: Bruce

Holland, Vermont

Bill Sladyk WMA – Bill Sladyk WMA Map (PDF) Trail Maintainer: unknown

Victory, Vermont

Victory Basin trails – Victory Basin Trails Map Trail Maintainer: FP&R staff, VAST, & Horse Council

If you would like to help maintain a trail or simply monitor a trail for maintenance needs, contact or sign up with our Trail Adoption Coordinator, Kevin Williamson overmtn@charter.net
All abilities welcome; please help by volunteering your time.

Trails Workshops

GMC offers basic and advanced trail workshops throughout the year with limited trail maintenance outings offered by the local NEK Section.
For more information contact the GMC Waterbury office (802)244-7037
Visit our ‘Volunteer’ page for more ways to help.

Adopt-a-Trail

Responsibilities for trail adoption/maintainance include: cleaning out leaves and debris in drainage structures, keeping the trail clear of blowdowns, brush and annual vegetation, maintaining well-defined paint blazes, blocking in unofficial trails and campsites with brush and debris, making an assessment of the condition of the trail and listing problems that need attention, reporting on signs that are missing, inaccurate, damaged or needed. Also conduct walk-throughs of the trail – at least twice a year (spring/fall), submit work trip reports and report major problems to the Trail Coordinator.

	February 2023
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5 S.L.O.T.H. Adventure at Brighton State Park - NEK S.L.O.T.H. Adventure at Brighton State Park - NEK February 5, 2023 10:30 am - 12:30 pm SLOTHs (Sauntering Ladies on Therapeutic Hikes) - our next destination is the Northeast Kingdom Nature Trail at Brighton State Park in Island Pond has amazing features in both summer and winter. We will meet at the entrance of the campground and explore numerous trails including the Main Trail, the Loggers' Loop, Shore Line Trail, and possibly the Red Pine Trail. We will visit Indian Point, Eagle Point and Loon Point at the edge of Spectacle Pond. All and all, an easy hike with numerous chances to explore and identify the trees using the guides. Below is a link to the wonderful guide and map of the area. RSVP Susan Winsor s.j.p.winsor@gmail.com if you would like to participate. https://www.vtstateparks.com/assets/pdf/kingdomnaturetrail.pdf https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/brighton-state-park See more details •	6	7	8 S.L.O.T.H. Willoughby State Forest CCC Road - NEK S.L.O.T.H. Willoughby State Forest CCC Road - NEK February 8, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Attention all SLOTHs - Sauntering Lassies AND Lads On Therapeutic Hikes: A bit of a cardio snowshoe, but a wonderful saunter through the Willoughby State Forest, on the side of a groomed Nordic ski trail. We will meet at the parking lot at 10:00. How far we go will depend on how we are all feeling, but the possibilities are many. A "for sure" goal is to reach the lookout that is pictured above. My hope is we do the Middle Loop and end with the Small Loop. Click on the link below to get a visual. RSVP Susan Winsor s.j.p.winsor@gmail.com if you would like to participate. Map: https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/willoughby-state-forest-ski-trails See more details •	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16 The 'American Alps' in the North Cascades (online) The 'American Alps' in the North Cascades (online) February 16, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Adam and Ruthie LaRoche of Franklin, Vermont, spent ten days in August hiking and backpacking in Washington State’s northernmost wilderness, the North Cascades. Hiking to Lewis Lake from the High Pass below Mount Larrabee, they experienced a dreamscape overnight at Yellow Aster Butte, calving glaciers at ice-rimmed Lake Ann, and the stunning beauty of Mount Baker’s Ptarmigan Ridge. Join Adam and Ruthie as they answer questions about backpacking permits, fire cab overnights (yes, if you’re lucky, you can sleep on a summit), and how to navigate those hair-raising forest service roads. This is a Taylor Series Zoom event hosted by the Northeast Kingdom Section. Register to participate at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greenmountainclub/818935 See more details •	17	18 Bluff Mountain South Snowshoe Hike - NEK Bluff Mountain South Snowshoe Hike - NEK February 18, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Brighton, VT 05846, USA Join the Northeast Kingdom Section of the Green Mountain Club on a snowshoe hike to the Lookout on Bluff Mountain South via the Bluff Community Trail. We will meet at the parking area behind the Community National Bank prior to 9AM and leave for the trailhead promptly at 9AM.This is a 3.5 mile roundtrip with 1216 feet of elevation gain. There is one short, steep, challenging section near the summit. After we will join others at Hobo's Cafe for lunch. If you are interested in participating RSVP John Predom at NortheastKingdomSection@greenmountainclub.org See more details Brighton State Park Snowshoe Hike - NEK Brighton State Park Snowshoe Hike - NEK February 18, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm State Park Road, State Park Rd, Brighton, VT 05846, USA Join the Northeast Kingdom Section of the Green Mountain Club for a snowshoe hike on the trails in Brighton State Park. Meet at the parking area behind the Community National Bank prior to 10AM and carpool to the trailhead promptly at 10AM. The trails are considered easy to moderate, with some elevation gain, following around Spectacle Pond to Eagle and Indian Point. Approximately 2 miles round trip. After we will meet others at Hobo's Cafe for lunch. To participate RSVP NortheastKingdomSection@greenmountainclub.org See more details Eat & Greet at Hobo's Cafe Eat & Greet at Hobo's Cafe February 18, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Hobo's Cafe, 18 Cross St, Island Pond, VT 05846, USA Join the Northeast Kingdom Section of the Green Mountain Club for an Eat & Greet at Hobo's Cafe. We are a volunteer local hiking club that helps maintain the hiking trails and offer hiking opportunities in the Northeast Kingdom. We are planning two hiking opportunities on this day prior to meeting at Hobo's for lunch. See other events See more details • • •
19	20	21	22	23	24	25 Laraway Lookout Hike - NEK Laraway Lookout Hike - NEK February 25, 2023 7:00 am - 3:00 pm We will carpool to Codding Hollow Trailhead, leaving from Burke Community Library at 7AM. The commute is 1.5 hours. The hike is 4.6 miles roundtrip, 1,548 feet elevation gain; total hike time approximately 4 hours, including breaks. Snowshoes and micro-spikes will be required. The trail will be steep, rocky and icy in spots along the way. We will eat lunch at Laraway Lookout. Bring extra layers and gear for inclement weather. RSVP NortheastKingdomSection@greenmountainclub.org to participate. Map: https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/laraway-mountain See more details Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid February 25, 2023 9:00 am - February 26, 2023 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday, February 25 – February 26 \| 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, 4711 Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT This sixteen-hour, hands-on course will prepare you for backcountry medical emergencies. The focus is on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification is provided upon completion. Instructor: Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities(SOLO) Fee: $202.50/GMC Member, $225 Non-Member. CPR available($45 CPR Certification). WFR re-cert may have an additional $15 administrative SOLO fee. A WFA certification (2 year certification) is valid with or without current CPR certification. A WFR certification (3 year certification) is not valid without current CPR certification. A WFR re-certification can only be provided through this course for SOLO-WFR’s, not NOLS or WMI. Register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greenmountainclub/825882 See more details • •
26 Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid February 25, 2023 9:00 am - February 26, 2023 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday, February 25 – February 26 \| 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, 4711 Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT This sixteen-hour, hands-on course will prepare you for backcountry medical emergencies. The focus is on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification is provided upon completion. Instructor: Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities(SOLO) Fee: $202.50/GMC Member, $225 Non-Member. CPR available($45 CPR Certification). WFR re-cert may have an additional $15 administrative SOLO fee. A WFA certification (2 year certification) is valid with or without current CPR certification. A WFR certification (3 year certification) is not valid without current CPR certification. A WFR re-certification can only be provided through this course for SOLO-WFR’s, not NOLS or WMI. Register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greenmountainclub/825882 See more details •	27	28

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!

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