2025 Brattleboro Section Summer / Fall Events
PLEASE CONTACT THE TRIP LEADER BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT!
| Event Type | Date* | Details* |
|---|---|---|
| Bike | June 14th | Strawberries in the Pioneer Valley. Bike trip to Northampton, with snacks at the Uppingill Farmstand in Gill and ice cream at Smiarowski Farmstand in Sunderland, with shorter options available. The train home may be an option. Call Chris Chapman at (802) 579-6407. |
| Meet | June 14th | Green Mountain Club Annual Meeting at the club headquarters in Waterbury Center from 9:00 – 1:00, followed by optional afternoon outings. Please preregister at: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/ |
| Work | June 21st (Weather permitting) | Spruce Peak Shelter powder post beetle mitigation. We missed last year, and very much need to spray the shelter once again with an environmentally friendly insecticide to extend its duration. At least 3 volunteers will be needed. All tools will be provided. Call Joe Cook at (802) 257-0609. |
| Hike | June 28th | Pisgah Loop Trail. 7.5 mile loop hike nearby with 1,700’ climb. Call Yvette and Phil McKenzie at (309) 210-8152. |
| Paddle | July 12th | Connecticut River Paddlers Trail, section to be determined. Mostly flat water, with your own canoe or kayak. Full day, long miles. Must have PFD. For experienced paddlers. RSVP to (802) 380-5165. |
| Hike | July 18th (Friday) | Jamie Latham or Townline Trail on the Pinnacle in Westminster. Two mile hike through mixed hardwoods, ledges, stone walls, and hemlock grove. Call Hubey Folsom at (802) 365-9929. |
| Camp | July 27th-28th (Sunday – Monday) | Jean Haigh Cabin at Wheeler Pond. Glamping. hiking, fishing, paddling, swimming, and biking at the new GMC cabin in the Northeast Kingdom. Call Joe Cook at (802) 257-0609. |
| Greet | August 2nd | Trail magic at Prospect Rock. Greet the through hikers from Georgia with a cookout and corn from my garden. Call Joe Cook at (802) 257-0609. |
| Hike | August 16th | Hamilton Falls. West River Trail from Little Ball Mountain, with swimming at Hamilton Falls. 5.8 miles, with 700’ climb. Call Mark Blanchard at (603) 321-9612. |
| Hike | August 23rd | Royalston Falls via the Tully Trail. Ancient gorge to falls plunging 45 feet. 7.4 miles, fairly level out and back trip from Montague Road. Call John Dimick at (802) 246-7200. |
| Hike | September 6th | Deer Run Nature Preserve. Deer Run Trail. 3.8 miles out and back, with great views of the West River Valley. Call Chris Chapman at (802) 579-6407. |
| Paddle | September 20th | Lowell Lake. Flat water, large quiet pond loop, with your own canoe or kayak. Must have PFD. RSVP to (802) 380-5165. |
| Hike | September 21st (Sunday) | Haystack to Mount Snow on the Deerfield Ridge Trail. Challenging 6 mile hike with great views. Waterproof boots are recommended. Call Shaun Sutner at (508) 314-3335. |
| Bike | October 4th | Foliage bike tour. Easy trip from Townshend to Grafton and back, with lunch at the general store in Grafton. Call Bob Immler at (802) 221-4040. |
| Hike | October 11th | Mount Wantastiquet. 2 mile hike with 1,000’ climb to summit overlooking the Connecticut River and Brattleboro. Call Hubey Folsom at 802-365-9929. |
| Work | Nov 1st (rain date Sunday Nov 2nd) | Meet at 9AM at the Rootville parking lot. Trail work from Rt 11/30 south to Prospect Rock. Contact Hubey Folsom at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Work | TBD | Long Trail work weekend, #2, Lye Brook wilderness and Branch Pond trails. Call Rich Windish at (802) 952-9502 or send him an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
| Plan | November 10th (Monday) | Winter schedule planning meeting by Zoom. |
Wondering why events have a date but not a time or exact location?
We have chosen not to publish exact times and locations for most of our events to facilitate a quick chat between the event leader and the participants about equipment, experience, and the relative difficulty of the event. Being in touch before hand also makes it easier for us to cancel or reschedule in the event of rain. All of the event leaders are friendly people who will be glad to hear from you, we promise!
