GMC Manchester Section: report on the Okemo Hike on June 21

Saturday, July 11, 2015

report on the Okemo Hike on June 21

Mt. Okemo Hike

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Robert Whitney

Jun 21

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Two bipeds and three quadrupeds hiked the Healdville Trail to the summit fire tower on Mt. Okemo in Ludlow. This three mile long trail with 2,000 feet of elevation gain was completed by the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps in 1996. The trail even has switchbacks! We made it to the summit in one hour and thirty-five minutes and after snacks under the fir trees returned to the trailhead in the same time span.

The photo (left to right) Bromley, Katie Brooks, Trudy (back to camera) and Larson.

View from the summit fire tower. I think it is looking east.

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One hundred and three years ago, GMC founding members set out to blaze a trail that traveled Vermont's high mountain ridges. Today--thanks to your valuable support--the Long Trail is a 273-mile footpath with 175 miles of side trails and 70 primitive overnight sites enjoyed by families, school groups, end-to-end hikers, and individuals like you. Your membership keeps the Long Trail System well maintained and accessible to the public. Even if you do not hike very often on the Long Trail system your membership dues help us to protect and maintain this Vt gem. Please continue your commitment to the Long Trail by renewing your membership in the Manchester Section of the Green Mountain Club today.

The Manchester Section is growing, with over a dozen dedicated volunteers and several school and groups doing our spring and fall trail work as well as other projects. Many thanks go to Dave Ratti, who is the Trails and Shelters Coordinator for this Section. Any and all are invited to contact Dave for information regarding trail work and projects: (802) 366-0698 or dbrspruce@gmail.com

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