Queer Fall Foliage Hike - Vermont
October 7, 2023 — 2:00 - 4:30 pm ET
Rain date: October 8, 2023
Vermont in early October is a gorgeous place. You can enjoy a rainbow of colors as summer green gives way to a brief few days of warm oranges, golds and reds. What could make it even better? Sharing the view with other queer folks! Join TVOP Volunteer Amy on this short, moderate hike up a small wooded mountain leading us to big views. We’ll take our time walking so that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the changing forest. Look up to see the way the light through the leaves shines like stained glass windows. We’ll stop at the overlook to take a break, take pictures and take it all in. There are also smaller viewpoints to peep through on the way up and the way down.
While most of the incline leading to the viewpoint is fairly gentle there are a few rock slabs that could be slippery if it rains and a couple of short steep sections on the way down. There are rustic outhouses near the base and the top of the trail.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Bradford area, VT
(Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N'dakina (Abenaki / Abenaquis lands)
Pets: Furry friends are welcome to join on this adventure. Dogs must be leashed and under their person's control for the duration of the hike. Anyone bringing their dog needs to clean up after them (In other words, plan on carrying out poop.).
Meet: October 7, 2023
Hike: 2.2 miles, 410 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: water, snacks, comfortable walking shoes (which must be worn), bug spray, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing. Cameras or binoculars are recommended but not required. Trekking poles might add stability in some spots but are not required.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
