Golden Hour Foliage Hike + Viewing - Central Vermont
October 5, 2025 — 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Rain date: October 12, 2025
Last day to register: October 3, 2025
Join The Venture Out Project on this short but spectacular hike to a rock summit with breathtaking views.
This event is all about the destination! The hike is less than half a mile with about 100 feet of elevation gain. Elevation is gained fairly steeply on a switch backed trail. The trail is a mix of stone steps, slab rocks, and rooty, uneven terrain. We'll move at the pace of the slowest hiker with plenty of time to navigate the path carefully.
Once we reach the summit, we'll plan to spend about an hour on top watching as the sun slowly lowers and the golden hour descends, illuminating the foliage. Feel free to meditate, draw, take pictures, or otherwise enjoy the time on the summit. I'll bring my hiking stove and water to make hot drinks on top and will provide an array of instant teas, cocoa, and coffee. Plan to bring a non-breakable mug if you'd like to partake! We'll leave the summit before sunset to navigate back to our cars safely in the light and exit the park by sunset (closing time).
This event is located in the Groton Town Forest, near Marshfield, VT.
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: Marshfield area, VT (N’dakina - Abenaki land)
Parking: Free dirt lot at the end of a narrow, steep access road with space for multiple vehicles
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends stay at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: October 5, 2025
Hike: 0.5 miles, 80ft elevation gain
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Warm layers (prepare to stay cozy while on the summit for about an hour), including a hat and gloves, trekking poles or walking stick, hiking shoes or boots with good tread, snacks, something to sit on if you'd like, camera, and an unbreakable mug. We suggest bringing a headlamp as well!
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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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.