Waterfall/River Ramble - Vermont
July 26, 2026 — 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Last day to register: July 24, 2026
Come enjoy a lovely shady ramble along a well constructed, fairly flat trail that winds for nearly a mile beside a river with many scenic overlooks, benches for quiet observation, and stone staircases down to the river. Depending on the interest of the group, we'll either do a shorter walk out and back on the well graded, lightly graveled universally accessible portion of the trail or continue on to explore the natural surface portion of this trail. Total distance hiked will not be more than 1.8 miles. We will hike at the speed of the slowest hiker and will plan to spend time sitting near the river and exploring the side staircases. Come commune with nature and new queer friends.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Montpelier VT area (N’dakina (Abenaki) land)
Parking: Two free dirt parking lots - the south lot is accessible but the middle lot requires navigating down a stone staircase to access the path.
Meet: July 26, 2026
Hike: 1.1 - 1.8 miles, 200 feet elevation gain
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends remain at home for this adventure - tell them we said hi!
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: Water, snacks, bug spray, and any personal items that will make river gazing more enjoyable!
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.