Vermont Days - FREE Park Entry
Enjoy some FREE time in a Vermont State Park! Free Park Day Entry Statewide, Free Fishing, Free Events and more! Check out: Vermont Days 2022
Enjoy some FREE time in a Vermont State Park! Free Park Day Entry Statewide, Free Fishing, Free Events and more! Check out: Vermont Days 2022
Guide Names: Brendan McKenna and Kathleen Backus, Vermont State Park Volunteers
To register or for more information: bmckennavt@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Woodford State Park (off road parking across the street from entrance), 142 State Park Road, Bennington, VT 05201
Meeting time: 11:30PM on Saturday 12/31/2022
Hike description: This moderately challenging trail loops through the park, forests and by Adams Reservoir for approximately 4 miles. If there happens to be more than six inches of snow, snowshoes will be needed. If the trail is packed, micro spikes should be carried to be on hand if needed. Headlamps or a source of light is absolutely necessary. We will hike rain or shine.
Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park
Guide Name, Caitlin Gates, Vermont State Parks Volunteer
To register or for more information: caitlin.s.gates@gmail.com
Meeting location: 321 St. John Rd, Hubbardton, VT 05743
Meeting time: 11:00am
Hike description: Snowshoes and/or traction aids required depending on conditions. This moderate three-mile hike explores a picturesque undeveloped park with sweeping views of the Taconic Mountain Range and the Valley of Vermont. Descend a steep trail to a beautiful, peaceful Japanese style garden with impressive rock and water features.
Guide Name: Gail Helfer, Slate Valley Trails Volunteer
To register or for more information: chuckngail@yahoo.com
Meeting location: Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Road, Poultney, VT
Meeting time: 9:00am
Hike description: Easy/moderate 5 miles. Meet at Fairgrounds trailhead parking lot. We’ll start the new year off with a hike on the trails in Fairgrounds west. Hike will go to Big Top and return via Scrambler and Ringmaster. Bring snacks/lunch, water and dress for the weather, including microspikes or snowshoes, depending on the ground conditions.
Silver Lake in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area
Guide Name: Elise Johnson, Program Technician, Vermont State Parks
To register or for more information: elise.johnson@vermont.gov
Meeting location: Silver Lake Trailhead, Route 53, Salisbury, VT 05769
Meeting time: 1:00pm
Hike description: Snowshoes/traction aids required depending on conditions. This approximately 3 mile round trip, moderate hike follows a gravel road steeply up to remote Silver Lake in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area of the Green Mountain National Forest.
Guide Names: Cathi Brooks and Sue Winsor, Green Mountain Club NEK Volunteers
To register or for more information: s.j.p.winsor@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Lower Parking Lot, Hinton Road, Westmore, VT
Meeting time: 10:00am
Hike description: This moderately challenging trail loops through the fields and forests for 1.5 miles. Add on a half a mile to visit the glacial erratic with a view overlooking Lake Willoughby and beyond. If there happens to be more than six inches of snow, snowshoes will be needed. If the trail is packed, micro spikes should be carried to be on hand if needed. Safety first.
Guide Names: Mike and Ellie Furniere, Vermont State Park Managers
To register or for more information: Elliedingdong@gmail.com
Meeting Location: 260 Ice House Road, Londonderry, VT 05148
Meeting time: 11:00am
Hike description: Snowshoes and/or traction aids required depending on conditions. This easy 3.5-mile hike on the Lowell Lake Trail circles the lake. Highlights include a Revolutionary War-era cemetery, stands of large white pine trees and scenic views of the lake and wetlands. The trail is located on relatively flat terrain and the hike is easy, with some wet sections.
Little River State Park , Dalley Loop Trail
Guide Names: Dana Lawrence and Nancy Thomas, Green Mountain Club Montpelier Section Volunteers
To register or for more information: hikeski51@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Second Parking lot up Little River State Park, off Route 2 west of Waterbury, VT.
Meeting time: 10:00am
Hike description: (3.54 Miles) This loop trail follows an old town road leading moderately upward from the parking area and is a “History Hike” which contains interpretive signage created by Vermont State Parks along the route explaining the locations of various early settlement prior to the establishment of the reservoir below This hike provides both a nice walk in the woods and a chance to see and learn more about Vermont’s history and the changing uses of its landscapes. Footing on the trail is generally good but will be dependent on weather depending so it is always wise to be prepared. If we happen to experience heavy snowfall just prior to the hike snowshoes of some type might be a good idea, in the case of ice micro-spikes might be a good idea. If you have questions as the date approaches, feel free to contact us at the above e-mail.
Happy Hill Shelter on the Appalachian Trail
Guide Names: Kathy Astrauckas and Bob Hagen, Upper Valley Ottauquechee Section of GMC
To register or for more information: 802-785-4311, email: kabh@myfairpoint.net
Meeting time: Please email or call for meeting time.
Meeting Location: Norwich, VT 05055
Hike description: Moderate hike. A.T. Loop with Cossingham Road, Norwich, VT, to Happy Hill Shelter. Lovely woods, lots of short ups & downs. ~ 4 mi., 800' elev. gain. Moderate. Conditions will determine what type of footgear is required (snowshoes or microspikes). Contact leaders for meeting time and place. Short carpool required from meeting place to trailhead; masks required for the carpool.
Guide Name: Joanne Garton, Technical Coordinator, VT Urban and Community Forestry Program
To register or for more information: joanne.garton@vermont.gov
Meeting time: 10:00am
Meeting location: Spruce Mountain Trailhead, 681 Spruce Mountain Rd, Plainfield, VT 05667
Hike description: Snowshoes required. This moderate hike is an off-trail adventure into LR Jones State Forest to explore some EAB infested trees and learn more about rich forest ecosystems.