We will carpool and take the Charlotte-Essex ferry across the lake then drive 35 minutes or so south on NY-RT. 9 to the 'Rocky Ridge' trailhead. This hike in the Giant Mountain Wilderness, south of Elizabethtown is steep in some parts. Several nice views so hope for clear weather. This is the same trail to […]
We will meet at Eagle Mountain Natural Area at 32 Henry Road. We will start on Hoyt Lookout Trail, take Mountain Top Trail to the summit, and return to Hoyt LookoutTrail to end at Hoyt Lookout over Lake Champlain. We will return via Hoyt Lookout Trail for a total trekof about 1.5 miles of easy […]
Climb the Duck Brook trail and LT to Harrington's View with views of Bolton Valley and glimpses of the Champlain Valley. Moderate hike, Moderate pace. 6.6 miles. 1600' elevation gain. Group limit 10.
We will start from Lincoln Woods Visitors Center (parking fee to be paid on site) where we will hike to Bondcliff (4265'), Bond (4698') and West Bond (4540') as an out and back. This is a very long hike (expect 12 hours or more) to some of the most remote high peaks in the White […]
Snake Mountain is located in Addison County near Vergennes, just east of Rt. 22A. The first 1/2 mile is fairly flat then climbs steadily to a nice viewpoint facing west to Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. The trail joins an old summit carriage road (there used to be a hotel at the top) which we […]
We'll celebrate Long Trail Day by hiking from the Stevensville Road trailhead in Underhill to Butler Lodge and return. If EVERYONE is feeling ambitious we might continue up the Wampahoofus Trail to the Mansfield Forehead and return on Maple Ridge and Frost Trails.Moderate to difficult hike, Moderate pace. 4.2 or 5.4 miles. 1600 or 2500' […]
This hike up Mt. Philo will be a joint event of GMC, Sierra Club and Third Act Vermont, and will include lunch on top of Mt. Philo, with spectacular views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Following lunch, we will have short presentations regarding the overlapping environmental work each organization is doing and how those […]
An easy to moderate hike that climbs through forested ridges and along cliffs as it makes its way around Milton Pond.Easy to moderate hike, Relaxed to moderate pace. 5 miles. 685' elevation gain.Group limit 10.Contact leader by 10/4.
This is a hike for those who want to avoid the thundering hoards on Camel's Hump. We will begin just south of Jay Peak and hike south to Hazen's Notch over Domey's Dome and Buchanan Mountain.Moderate hike. 7 miles.
This is a difficult out-and-back starting from the Adirondack Loj and following the Indian Pass Trail and Street and Nye Ski Trail. There is a $15 fee to enter the parking lot for non-members and $7 for members of the Adirondack Mountain Club.Difficult hike, Moderate to strong pace. 9 miles. 2600' elevation gain.Group limit 10.
This is a difficult loop starting from the Roaring Brook parking lot off of NY State Highway 73. We will follow the Roaring Brook Trail to the summit of Giant Mountain and follow the East Trail to Rocky Peak Ridge. Ridge Trail followed by Nubble Trail will be taken on the descent back to the […]
We begin on the Sucker Brook Trail, then hike north on the Long Trail over Worth Mountain to Middlebury Gap. Expect a spectacular view from the top of the Middlebury Snow Bowl.Easy to moderate hike. 4 miles.
