Queer Day Hike - Central Vermont
August 3, 2025 — 9:30 am - 11:30 am ET
Rain date: August 10, 2025
Last day to register: August 1, 2025
Come enjoy queer community while walking through this beautiful town forest. The trail gently ascends while winding through old granite rock piles (grout piles), passing unique stone sculptures and carvings, and culminating with some great views over forested, water filled granite quarries to the distant mountain ranges. Because of the rock piles, this area stays deliciously cool in the heat of the summer and the path is well shaded for most of the time. Optional post hike lunch recommendations can be given in the nearby town of Barre.
This hike will run rain or shine, but we will reschedule to the rain date in the event of thunderstorms or extreme heat.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on this hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Barre area, VT (N’dakina - Abenaki land)
Parking: Large free dirt parking lot easily accessed from paved road, regular and accessible porta potties at the end of the lot
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends stay at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: August 3, 2025
Hike: 1.6 miles, 160ft 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, an extra layer, comfortable walking/hiking shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, walking stick or trekking pole (optional)
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.
