Queer Fall Foliage Hike - Vermont
October 12, 2024 — 10:30 am - 5:30 pm ET
Rain date: October 13, 2024
Last day to register: October 9, 2024
Fall in Vermont is truly gorgeous and those few days when foliage season is at its peak are precious wonders. Why not take a day to ramble around in nature, enjoying its beauty? This gentle route takes us past various Vermonty sites. There is a hidden grove of ferns and tall maples. There's a beaver pond and stone walls to remind us of the ways the land has been changed through the years. There are big old grandparent trees surrounded by a young forest. And of course, there is a great view! Please be advised that there are no bathrooms at this trailhead. While the majority of this route is rolling with very gentle inclines, there is a very brief steep downhill section towards the end of the hike.
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 collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Brattelboro, VT
(Wabanak, Pennacook, Abenaki lands)
Parking: Long dirt lot somewhat divided into sections. There is a lot of parking but this is also a very popular trailhead in the fall so I expect many of the spaces to be taken.
Pets: no
Meet: October 12, 2024
Hike: 5.5miles, 400 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, lunch, snacks, walking shoes or boots with good tread, clothing layers for unpredictable fall weather, bugspray
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.
