Hello! Here is the schedule for the last week of guided hikes in the Moosalamoo National Forest!
Notice - Hikes will be canceled in the event of bad weather/rain due to unsafe conditions. I will post updates/cancellations as soon as the day before a hike and will err on the side of caution in this decision.
Wednesday - 10/04/2023 - Leicester Hollow Trail - Hike starts 10am
This is a reschedule of the Chandler Ridge hike from September 16th, with a change in the route - rather than taking the loop from Chandler Ridge to Silver Lake and heading back on Leicester Hollow, we will be treating the Leicester Hollow trail as an out-and-back hike. We will start at the Minnie Baker trailhead, start briefly on the Minnie Baker trail before connecting to Leicester Hollow and going to Silver Lake and back.
Thursday - 10/05/2023 - Robert Frost Interpretive Trail - start time 11am
Meet at the Robert Frost parking area in Ripton to do a 1.2-mile (easy) guided hike along the interpretive trail. The hike features poetry and information on Robert Frost, and we will talk briefly on Frosts connection to Vermont and the poetry the state inspired. An optional poetry writing session will occur at the end of the hike; paper and pencils will be provided if you would like to write a short poem inspired by the works of Robert Frost or by the sites on our trail, but feel free to bring your own.
Friday - 10/06/2023 - Rattlesnake Cliffs - start time 11am - This hike will be canceled in the event of rain
Meeting at the Silver Lake parking area on Rt. 53, the trail to Rattlesnake Cliffs is 6 total miles and fairly steep, so is considered a challenging hike. This hike reaches a scenic view at the top of Rattlesnake Cliffs, and passes the Falls of Lana on the Silver Lake trail. We will be learning about the Peregrine Falcons that nest there during the summer mating/breeding season, as well as doing some bird watching/identification along the hike using the Merlin app.
Saturday - 10/07/2023 - Hogback Mountain Loop - Hike starts 1pm - This hike will be canceled in the event of rain
This hike is considered easy/moderate and is a 3 mile loop starting and ending at the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center. A good hike for fall foliage, we will be identifying and discussing the dendrology of Vermont's native trees.
Sunday - 10/08/2023 - Silver Lake Trail - Start time 1pm - This hike will be canceled in the event of rain
Starting at the Silver Lake parking area on Rt. 53, this hike will be 5.3 miles total and passes by the Falls of Lana and Lennys Overlook. It's a good chance to view foliage and see various wildlife
If you have any questions prior to the hike, feel free to email me through Front Porch Forum or at charlieslack2324@gmail.com. For day-of information, questions, or concerns, text or call at 757-707-0783. Please save phone number for day-of questions and information.
Thank you for a wonderful season and I hope you continue to enjoy all the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area has to offer!
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