Hey Everyone. Now that we have endured another winter in New England, time to start thinking of some group hikes. I will hopefully be planning at least 1 hike a month, perhaps 2, hopefully starting late April early May. I plan to start with a few short hikes so everyone can get their legs and cardio acclimated from the winter. In these early months, hike notification may be short as any hikes are weather dependent...temp at least 50 degrees with little or no wind. The short hikes will also allow for a later start when the sun is higher, and temps are warmer. If anyone has any suggestions for early hikes, please let me know.
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Feb 25, 2024Hey Otis. Thanks for starting the season as early as possible. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and agree with the criteria for freehiking (]50F, little or no wind). I'll post events in this group as they are planned.
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Feb 25, 2024[quote]Hey Otis. Thanks for starting the season as early as possible. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and agree with the criteria for freehiking (]50F, little or no wind). I'll post events in this group as they are planned.[/quote] Isn't 50F a little chilly for freehiking even with little wind?ReactReply - DN
Feb 26, 2024Great news, warmer days will get here in Northern New England eventually. Thanks for planning
ReactReply - NAFeb 26, 2024[quote]Isn't 50F a little chilly for freehiking even with little wind?[/quote] It depends on what you are used to experiencing outdoors (or indoors, for that matter). For Floridians, 70F is chilly; for Minnesotans, 35F is time to fire up the grill for an outdoor barbeque. For me, 50F in the woods on a fine day is a comfortable temperature for hiking.ReactReply
- OTOtisSpunkmeyerNHOriginal PosterFeb 26, 2024
50 degrees is in the shade, with sun would be 60 degrees. Plus, will try to find a trail with more open meadows/fields rather than woods
ReactReply - MEMemberMar 4, 2024
Thanks for organizing! I will look to participate as often as possible! Ps. Last summers Peru mtn hike dtarted eatly and was in low 50's warmed up climbing hill and westher warmed as dsy went on. It was a great day
ReactReply - MEMemberMar 4, 2024
Thanks for organizing! I will look to participate as often as possible! Ps. Last summers Peru mtn hike dtarted eatly and was in low 50's warmed up climbing hill and westher warmed as dsy went on. It was a great day
ReactReply - BAMar 12, 2024
Otis, I got your message and thanks for the explanation of the comments. I will be checking the site for hiking updates. Thanks for the info and look forward to meeting you on the hikes.
Thanks,
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I am in the process of planning some spring hikes and I am looking for some suggestions. I have found late May early June to be too buggy, so trying to plan something late April and early May. For the first couple hikes, I think distance should be shorter, maybe 5 miles plus or minus. this would allow us to start later when it is warmer and allows us to acclimate to longer summer hikes. Also, the hikes should be in the southern part of Vermont, again where it is warmer than the central and northern parts of the state. Lastly, given the fact that this is still mud season, need to find trails that are drier than others. So, with that said, does anyone have any suggestions on trails that meet this criterion? I was looking at the West River Trail in Brattleboro, about 7 miles classified as easy and on the banks of the West River, so lots of sunshine. Also looking at the Long Trail near Bennington to the top of Harmon Hill about 4 miles classified a s hard, steep the first 1/2 mile, the levels out. The steepness will increase cardio and help keep us warm and there is a clear sunny meadow on the top of the hill. Any feedback would be appreciated.
ReactReply - NAMar 18, 2024[quote]I am in the process of planning some spring hikes ... looking at the West River Trail in Brattleboro ... the Long Trail near Bennington to the top of Harmon Hil ....[/quote] I can vouch for the West River Trail as I hiked it for its entire length then took the loop up Black Mountain. Anywhere along the AT/LT in southern Vermont is good but access roads will be very muddy and may be impassable until June. Somerset Reservoir and the Catamount Trail (a solstice hike a few years ago) is very nice. Ascutney is a nice loop hike and will likely be dry.ReactReply
- OTOtisSpunkmeyerNHOriginal PosterApr 17, 2024
First hike of the season is posted under events, hope good weather and a good turnout
ReactReply - OTOtisSpunkmeyerNHOriginal PosterMay 2, 2024
Looks like the weather is not going to cooperate for this Sunday's Cinco De Mayo hike, so will have to cancel this hike and postpone for a couple weeks, maybe we can do this hike on 5/19 as next Sunday is Mothers Day.
ReactReply - NAMay 2, 2024
Sorry to see this postponed but it makes sense. Unfortunately, Sundays don't work for me. Thinking of organizing something for Memorial Day.
ReactReply - OTOtisSpunkmeyerNHOriginal PosterMay 3, 2024
I was thinking the same, although last year bugs that weekend were horrible. if you plan something, let me know, be glad to join you rather than plan one myself
ReactReply - NAMay 4, 2024
As the time gets closer and we know the weather, I'll see about a hike. Bugs don't bother me too much, as long as I keep moving. Our hike last year was ok until we stopped at the hut.
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