Start the New Year off by exploring one of your local parks with a professional guide or educator! These are free, family friendly adventures; please pre-register by connecting with the guide. This is a statewide event, but here are the details for some local rambles:

*In case of inclement weather please reach out to your guide and check your email before traveling to the trailhead or park. Please dress warmly for the weather and bring along snowshoes or traction aids if you like. Don't forget water and snacks!

Slate Valley Trails

Guide Name: Gail Helfer, Slate Valley Trails Volunteer

To register or for more information: chuckngail@yahoo.com

Meeting location: Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Road, Poultney, VT

Meeting time: 9:00am

Hike description: Easy/moderate 5 miles. Meet at Fairgrounds trailhead parking lot. We'll start the new year off with a hike on the trails in Fairgrounds west. Hike will go to Big Top and return via Scrambler and Ringmaster. Bring snacks/lunch, water and dress for the weather, including microspikes or snowshoes, depending on the ground conditions.

Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park

Guide Name, Caitlin Gates, Vermont State Parks Volunteer

To register or for more information: caitlin.s.gates@gmail.com

Meeting location: 321 St. John Rd, Hubbardton, VT 05743

Meeting time: 11:00am

Hike description: Snowshoes and/or traction aids required depending on conditions. This moderate three-mile hike explores a picturesque undeveloped park with sweeping views of the Taconic Mountain Range and the Valley of Vermont. Descend a steep trail to a beautiful, peaceful Japanese style garden with impressive rock and water features.

Event Info

Dec 2, 2024, 5 to 6:30 PM

Dec 3, 2024, 6:30 PM

Dec 4, 2024, 6 to 6:30 PM