"O" SECTION SUMMER ACTIVITIES, JUNE - AUGUST 2008 [*** Easy on the knees]

Jun 1 Sun	Hike	Mt. Mansfield (4393'). Maple Ridge, LT, Sunset Ridge Tr. Cantilever Rock. 8.2 mi incl. 2 mi. exposed ridgeline. Stunning views. 2800' elev. gain. Strenuous. Small State Park fee. Add-on to GMC Annual Mtg. 5/30-31; call preferably before Fri. a.m.	Kathy Astrauckas 802-785-4311
Jun 3 Tues	Hike	Bridal Veil Falls, Franconia, NH. Coppermine Trail to attractive waterfalls on West slope of Cannon Mountain. 5 miles, elev. gain 1100'. Moderate.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
Jun 7 Sat	Work Day	National Trails Day. Work on our section of AT. Bring work gloves, tools (especially loppers), lunch & water. Meet at 8:30 at Woodstock Recreation Center.	Harry Temple 802-738-8405
Jun 8 Sun	Bike Ride	Loop: Barnard, E. Brnrd, Sharon, S. Royalton, Bethel. About 30 mi. Mod-str. Helmet req. Meet 10 am, Barnard Gen.Store; call or email to reg. mjruben@earthlink.net	Dick Ruben 802-234-9093
June 10 Tues	Hike	Loop on Albert Schweitzer Trails behind DHMC, Lebanon, NH. 3 - 4 mi., a few hundred feet elev. gain. Easy, with some ups & downs.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
Jun 10 Tues	Planning Meeting	Plan Fall (Sept. - Nov.) outings. 7:30 p.m. at the Janeways' home, Norwich, VT. Call Kathy Astrauckas ahead with ideas if you can't attend (802-785-4311).	Claude Janeway 802-295-7588
Jun 14 Sat	Hike (Flag Day)	Mt. Osceola (4340') & East Peak (4156'), Lincoln, NH. From Kancamagus Hwy. Very scenic but challenging trail, great views. 7.6 mi., elev. gain 3100'. Very difficult.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
Jun 15 Sun	Dirt Road Walk ***	Father's Day in West Hartford / Tigertown Road area. 6 miles, car spotting. Bring lunch. Easy.	Inge Brown 802-296-5777
Jun 17 Tues	Bike Ride	Cornish - Plainfield, NH area. 21 miles. Easy; last part is lovely, gentle coast downhill.	Barbara Whitman 603-448-6434
Jun 21 Sat	Bike Ride	In memory of John Beesley. Goose Pond loop in Lyme, NH. About 25 mi. Mix of paved and dirt roads; hybrid or mountain bike necessary. Moderate - strenuous.	Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129
Jun 22 Sun	Hike	Bald Mtn (3315'), Westmore, VT. Mad Brook Tr. Gradual climb; wooded summit, restored fire tower. Extensive views of N. lakes & mtns. 5.8 mi, elev. gain 1400'. Mod.	Val Stori 802-439-3079
Jun 24 Tues	Bike Ride	From Lake Morey in Fairlee, VT to the Green in Haverhill, NH for lunch, then back to Fairlee. 24 miles. Easy, except for 2 hills.	Bill MacDonald 603-448-6434
Jun 28 Sat	Bike Ride	Leader's choice, maybe Chester - Grafton, VT. Call for details.	Claude Janeway 802-295-7588
Jun 29 Sun	Hike	Spruce Mtn. (3037'), Plainfield, VT. Fire tower with panoramic views. 4.4 miles, elev. gain 1180'. Moderate.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
July 1 Tues	Paddle	Grafton Pond, NH. Paddle, picnic, and swim. Bring lunch. Easy - moderate. 4 - 6 miles. Life preserver required.	Harry Temple 802-738-8405
July 4 Fri	Hike & fireworks	Climb Mt. Tom, Woodstock, VT to view the Fourth of July Fireworks display from above. Meet at 8 pm at Prosper Rd. pkg lot. Call to register & for possible rain date.	Dick Ruben 802-234-9093
July 5 Sat	Hike	Never-logged trees, Big Branch Wilderness, Green Mtn. Nat. Forest, East of Danby, VT. 5.5 mi: 4 mi. on Long Trail + 1.5 mi. bushwhack. 600' elev. gain. Moderate.	Dick Andrews 802-885-3201
July 6 Sun	Hike	Bread Loaf Mtn (3835') & Mt Wilson (3745'), Ripton VT. Brd Loaf Wldrness; grp limit 10. Skylight Pond Tr., LT N., Clark Brook Tr. Views. 9.1 mi., 2160' elev. gain. Difficult.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
July 8 Tues	Hike	Mt. Wantastiquet (1368'), Chesterfield, NH. Across the river from Brattleboro, VT. Good views, passing Indian Pond & Mine Ledge. 3.9 mi, elev. gain 900'. Moderate.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
July 11-13 Fri - Sun	Backpack	Sterling Pond & Long Trails. E. of Smugglers Notch. Incl. Whiteface Mtn. (3714'). 12.8 mi: Fri 1.2 mi, Sat 7.8 mi, Sun 3.8 mi. Moderate with some steep sections.	Trina Perkins 802-295-6456
July 12 Sat	Hike	A section of the Rivendell Trail. Leader's choice where, but generally in the Orford, NH or Fairlee, VT area.	Heinz/Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129
July 13 Sun	Hike	The Fells, Newbury, NH. Summer retreat, John Hay, sec. to Pres. Lincoln. Tour house & garden; hike trails near Lake Sunapee. $7 adm. 5 mi. Mod. No dogs. Call by 8 pm.	Lynne Miller 802-785-4410
July 15 Tues	Paddle & Swim ***	Easy paddle around Upper Mascoma Lake. Bring lunch, swim by Shaker Bridge.	Inge Brown 802-296-5777
July 19 Sat	Hike, w/ NEK	Joint hike w/ NEK Section to the highest point on the Worcester Range, w/ a side trip to Stowe Pinnacle.5 miles, elevation gain 2500'. Difficult/strenuous.	Kevin Williamson 802-222-5951
July 20 Sun	Hike	North (4243') and South (4358') Kinsman, Lincoln, NH. Climb from Kinsman Notch on the AT. Excellent views. 10 miles, elev. gain 3950'. Difficult.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
July 22 Tues	Hike & Swim	Boston Lot, Lebanon, NH. Approx. 3 hours, with hills. Easy to moderate. Swim afterwards. Meet 10 a.m., pkg lot across from Wilder Dam in Lebanon; call to register.	Barbara Whitman 603-448-6434
July 26 Sat	Hike	Gile Mtn, Norwich, VT. Great views from fire tower. 1.4 mi.; co-leader will offer 3+ mi. extension. Moderate. Meet at 10 a.m, in back of King Arthur Flour. Call to register.	Trina Perkins 802-295-6456
July 27 Sun	Hike ***	Along wooded trails behind Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. Choice of 5 - 6 mi. or longer. Bring lunch. Easy.	Inge Brown 802-296-5777
July 29 Tues	Paddle	Meet at 10 a.m. at public boat launch of Goose Pond in Canaan, NH. Paddle to the inlet & around pond. Swimming is also an option. Call to register.	Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129
Aug 2 Sat	Hike	Mt. Moosilauke (4802'). Going up: Glen Cliff Trail (AT, 3.9 mi.) OR Snapper Trail (3.4 mi.). Coming down: Gorge Brook Tr. (3.7 mi.). (Total 7.6 or 7.1 mi.) Strenuous.	Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129
Aug 3 Sun	Hike	Lost Pond Bog. East of Danby, VT. Remote high pond, floating bog mat, pitcher plants etc. 7.5 mi: 6 mi. old log rd. + 1.5 mi. bushwhack. 900' elev. gain. Moderate.	Dick Andrews 802-885-3201
Aug 5 Tues	Hike	Bald Mtn (2090'), Mendon, VT. East and West loops, with extensive views. 4.6 miles, elev. gain 1130'. Moderate.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
Aug 9 Sat	Hike	Sawyer Mtn., Fairlee, VT. Great views of CT River & east. 5 mi, incl. 1 mi. steep, rocky climb. Meet 8:30 am at Fogg's in Fairlee. No dogs. Call by 8 pm to register.	Lynne Miller 802-785-4410
Aug 10-12 Sun-Tues Aug 10 Sun	Hike/ Overnight Bike Ride	Mt. Isolation (4004'), Sargent's Purchase, NH. Stay at Pinkham two nights; Hike Mon: Glen Boulder Tr. & Davis Path to summit; ret. via Davis Path & Boot Spur. 13 mi., elev. gain 5550'. Difficult. Tues: Ossipee Pine Barrens (or another climb). Limited to 10. Bike Ride Path from North Burlington, over Causeway using the bike ferry to get to South Hero and Grand Isle. 20 miles or longer, maybe swim. All flat—easy	Peter Hope 603-863-6456 Inge Brown 802-296-5777
Aug 12 Tues	Hike	Killington, VT area. Moderate. Contact leader for details. Call or email waldhauerl@bellsouth.net	Carolyn Waldhauer 802-775-4504
Aug 16 Sat	Hike	Belvidere Mtn (3360'), Belvidere Corners, VT. Nice views from atop fire tower. 7.9 mi. loop, elev. gain 1600'. Moderate with steep sections.	Trina Perkins 802-295-6456
Aug 17 Sun	Hike	Mt. Ellen (4083'), Lincoln, VT. Climb from west on Jerusalem & Long Trails. Some views. 9.4 miles, elev. gain 2285'. Difficult.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
Aug 18-22 Mon-Fri	Paddle/ Overnight	Paddle a part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. 75 - 100 miles, with several portages. Call leader for details.	Dick Ruben 802-234-9093
Aug 19 Tues	Bike Ride ***	Loop from Wilder, VT: Rte. 14 along White River to West Hartford; return on the other side of the river. Bring lunch. 18 miles. Easy.	Inge Brown 802-296-5777
Aug 23 Sat	Paddle	Leader's choice. Call for details.	Elizabeth Tobiasson 603-643-5490
Aug 24 Sun	Paddle	Connecticut River, Norwich to Wilder, VT (Ompompanoosuc River boat launch to Wilder boat launch). 11 miles of flat water. Life preserver required. Car spotting. Easy	Bill MacDonald 603-448-6434
Aug 26 Tues	Bike Ride	Quechee & South Pomfret, VT area. Along River Road & thru Woodstock. About 20 mi, incl. 4 mi. dirt. Easy - moderate, Meet 10 am Quechee Green. Call to register.	Jack Reese 802-280-1775
8/29 - 9/2 Fri-Tues	Hike/ Overnight	High Peaks, Adirondacks, NY. 6 person tent/cabin at Heart Lake (sm fee). Opt. meals at ADK Loj. Come 1 - 4 nights. Mod-difficult, depending on climbs chosen. Limit: 12.	Peter Hope 603-863-6456
Aug 30 Sat	Hike	Welch (2605') & Dickey (2734') Mtns. Waterville Valley, NH. Open summits & ledges, beautiful views. 4.4 mile loop, 1800' elev. gain. Mod. Ldrs: Annie & Claude Janeway.	Claude Janeway 802-295-7588
Aug 31 Sun	Bike Ride	Barnard &/or Randolph, VT area. 20 - 40 miles, depending on weather & participants' desires. Intermediate. Call leader for details.	Dick Ruben 802-234-9093