We will start from the Old Bridle Path Trailhead to hike up Falling Waters to Little Haystack, then across the Appalachian Trail ridge to Lincoln (5089 ft) and Lafayette (5260 ft) peaks before descending Old Bridle Path. (Note that this outing will be highly weather dependent). We will plan for a 7:00 start in NH […]
We will meet at 27 East Shore Road in South Hero. This parking area is a pullout and the trailhead is marked by an orange gate (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58fa0af0a5790a4f1949c8b3/t/62b1fff379ee195a87d12813/1655832565779/RoundPond__TrailGuideAndMap.pdf). This flat two mile out and back trail traverses’ wetlands by boardwalk and bridges and includes a vista of Lake Champlain. Plan about two hours to wander at […]
Ring in the new year with a snowshoe hike to Butler Lodge.Moderate Hike/snowshoe, Moderate pace. 4.1 miles. 1600' elevation gain.Group limit 10.Contact leader by 12/30.
This is a difficult out and back hike starting from the Cascade Mountain Trailhead. We will take the Cascade Mountain Trail before branching off to the Porter Mountain Trail to the summit of Porter Mountain. We will descend the way we came back onto the Cascade Mountain Trail and ascend to the summit of Cascade […]
This is an easy to moderate winter hike. We will park in the winter parking lot on Beaver Meadow Road and walk the remainder of the road. We will continue onto the Beaver Meadow trail and complete the loop at the end before descending the way we came. Micro spikes and snowshoes are required. Please […]
We will meet at Russell Greene Natural Area off 104A in Fairfax. This lot does not have an address but is on Highbridge Road west of Arrowhead Lake public access (https://www.townofgeorgia.com/media/856). This is an approximate two mile out and back trail with some elevated sections. Dress for nonactive warmth as younger participants will be encouraged […]
From Fayston we'll take the Hedgehog Brook Trail and Long Trail north to Burnt Rock summit and back. Beautiful open ledges and summit with excellent views. Microspikes and snowshoes with good traction required. Poles recommended for water crossings.Difficult Hike/snowshoe, Moderate to strong pace. 5.2 miles. 2100' elevation gain.Group limit 10.Contact leader by 1/26.
From Underhill State Park we’ll head up Sunset Ridge to the Mansfield Chin (summit), then follow the ridge to the Forehead and return via Maple Ridge and the CCC road.Difficult Hike/snowshoe, Moderate pace. 9 miles. 2600' elevation gain.Group limit 10.Contact leader by 2/1.
Hike to the fire tower with a view of the NEK to Mansfield. Sheltered from the wind by trees until the summit. A favorite for a good winter hike. Moderate to difficult Hike/snowshoe, Moderate pace. 6 miles. 2000' elevation gain.Group limit 12.Contact leader by 2/9.
From Lincoln we'll take the Battell Trail and Long Trail north to Mt Abraham summit and back. Beautiful alpine summit with excellent views. Microspikes and snowshoes with good traction required.Difficult Hike/snowshoe, Moderate to strong pace. 5.8 miles. 2500' elevation gain.Group limit 10.Contact leader by 2/23.
This is a difficult out and back starting from the Skylight Pond trailhead. We will take the Skylight Pond trail to Skylight Pond. From the pond we will take the Long Trail to Breadloaf Mountain and Mount Wilson. Micro spikes, a headlamp/flashlight, and snowshoes are required. Attention: this will be at a strong pace. Please, […]
We will meet on the ice in City Bay across from Hero’s Welcome in North Hero. Hero’s Welcome is located at 3537 US Route, North Hero (https://greaticevt.org/). This 3.4 mile out and back hike is an opportunity to walk to an island. This is a longer distance for a YAC hike but is completely flat […]
