What we’re about
Our website, www.benningtongmc.org, has a host of information to assist you in enjoying the outdoors of Southern Vermont. This group is for anyone interested in hiking, walking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, trail maintenance, and outdoor activities. Bennington is located in the beautiful Green Mountains and close to the Appalachian/ Long Trail. We are one of the sections of Vermont's Green Mountain Club (GMC) which, since its founding in 1910, has been the protector of Vermont's backcountry - the forests, ridges and mountains that make the Green Mountain State a special place to hike and explore the outdoors. Our first members built the 270 mile Long Trail from Massachusetts to Canada, completing the nation's first long-distance hiking trail.
Our club's members have a wealth of outdoor experience in the local area. All skill levels are welcome, please check the specific activity to see the difficulty range. We look forward to exploring the outdoors with everyone! Please check the Green Mountain Club Bennington Section website for more information. www.benningtongmc.org
In April and May we have trail maintenance trips to spruce up sections of the Long Trail, including from Harmon Hill, south of VT Route 9 in Woodford, north to the top of Glastenbury Mountain. We also take care of the Nauheim shelter (Maple Hill, near Route 9) and the Goddard Shelter (Glastenbury Mountain).
We have two potluck get-togethers a year, usually in November and January, and usually with a speaker or slide show, as well as a summer picnic at Lake Shaftsbury where we can swim and kayak.
RISK DISCLAIMER
Please remember meetups are social events and not a professionally guided trips. By participating in a trip, you are agreeing not to hold anybody responsible for injuries or accidents. Always come prepared and properly equipped. In the event of an emergency, your fellow members will do their best for you, but there is no guarantee any of the participants will have medical or rescue training.
By participating in this event you also acknowledge that you understand the level of difficulty and are physically capable, properly attired and have the necessary gear and supplies required for participation in this activity.
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- GMC Over 60 Hike Series: Haystack Mountain, Wilmington, VTHaystack Mountain Trail, Wilmington, VT
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Join Author and Hiker Philip Werner in this installment of the Over 60 Hike Series to Haystack Mountain in Wilmington, near Brattleboro/Bennington.
The Mount Haystack Trail is wooded and begins in a hardwood forest before transitioning into a stand of pines near the top, where we will enjoy autumn views of Southern Vermont and Southwestern New Hampshire. Total distance 4.2 miles with 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Hike time: 3 hours. Meet at Mount Haystack Trailhead in Wilmington.
This hike is for anyone over 60 who wants to incorporate more hiking into their lives. Any level of experience is welcome. Philip Werner is a Green Mountain Club board member and author of Hiking Over 60: A Modern Guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults. He’s an experienced hiking guide who has hiked and backpacked extensively in Vermont and New Hampshire.
