Last Week of Free Programs in Moosalamoo Rec Area!

Past event
Oct 7, 10 PM to 8:30 PM, Oct 9, 2022

This is the last week of programming provided by the Green Mountain National Forest in our own Moosalamoo National Recreation Area! Last chance to come out for a beautiful guided fall hike. Activities include:

THURSDAY 10/6
10-11 am: Is it really Ethan Allen's Cave? at Branbury State Park
Enjoy learning about Vermont's role in the Revolutionary War while on a fun history ramble to Ethan Allen's Cave. A 1.5 mile out and back moderate hike. No registration required, meet Branbury State Park entrance station to join - park entry fee is $5. Call hike leader Pat at 802-578-3980 for more information.

FRIDAY 10/7
1-2:30 pm: Falls of Lana Hike at Branbury State Park
Join a 1.5 mile moderate hike to a beautiful waterfall! Hike includes uneven terrain and some scrambling. No registration required, meet at Branbury State Park entrance station to join - park entry fee is $5. Email hike leader Jill at brooks.jill96@gmail.com for more info.

SATURDAY 10/8
1-2:30 pm: Bustling Beavers! at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center
Join for a book reading all about beavers, followed by a short hike to a beaver dam! Hike is rated easy and takes about a half hour to complete on average, is slightly steep at times. Ideal for age 5-10, but all are welcome! No registration required - meet at Bluberry Hill Outdoor Center to join. Email Jill at brooks.jill96@gmail.com for more info.

SUNDAY 10/9
10-1 pm: Hike to Rattlesnake Cliff!
Come along for a 3.5 mile hike ending in breathtaking views of fall foliage, Lake Dunmore and Silver Lake! Hike is rated difficult and features over 1000 ft of elevation gain. Wear close-toed shoes and bug spray, bring plenty of water - and don't forget your camera! Blaze orange clothing items encouraged for hunting season safety. No registration required, hike meets at Silver Lake trail parking lot off of Route 53. Email hike leader Jill at brooks.jill96@gmail.com for more info.

10-2 pm: Chandler Ridge Ramble!
Enjoy an easy to moderate 6 mile through-hike along a wonderful Green Mountain ridgeline, with picture perfect views of Silver Lake and Mt Moosalamoo! Blaze orange clothing items are encouraged for hunting season safety. No registration required, meet at the Silver Lake Trail parking lot on Route 53 where we will carpool to nearby Minnie Baker Trailhead. Call hike leader Pat at 802-578-3980 for more information.

7:30 - 8:30 pm: Full Moon Cave Hike! at Branbury State Park
Come along for a moonlit fall hike to a secret cave in the woods! Hike is rated moderate - terrain is uneven and steep at times. Wear bug spray, close toed shoes, and a head lamp if you desire. Meet at the Branbury Park entrance station to join - entry fee is waived after park hours. Email hike leader Jill at brooks.jill96@gmail.com for more info.

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Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, Hancock, VT, USA

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