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group of adults hiking in woods

Do you want to hike more, explore local state parks, and make friends who share a love for the outdoors and being active? The VT State Park Hiking Group might be perfect for you!

The group will meet once a week for 6 weeks to explore a new state park with a scenic hike. Hikes will increase mileage and difficulty throughout the program. Starting with a moderate 2-mile hike and ending with hiking to Sterling Pond!

What to bring:
- A good pair of hiking boots/sneakers
- Water
- High energy snacks
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- First aid kit
- A map, compass, or GPS (this can be on your phone)
- Change of socks
- Extra layers/rain gear

Notes: 
- Hikes may need to be canceled depending on the weather
- Hikes may end before or after the scheduled time, depending on the group's pace
- No entry fee will be required at the State Parks as they are not yet open for the season

Green Mountain Passport:
If you are 62 years or older and a Vermont resident, or a Vermont resident who is a veteran who has been honorably discharged from active duty in the US armed services, you are eligible for a lifetime day entry pass into the parks called the Green Mountain Passport. Good for lifetime free day entry. The cost is $2 and available only from your local Town Clerk's office.

Registration Information
  • 1. Online registration is available with a credit card (a processing fee of $2 or 3.5 %, whichever is higher, plus 10 cents is added). Using this option, your balance is paid in full, and the person is enrolled.
  • 2. If a non-refundable deposit is available, it can be paid for online. However, the remaining balance is due before the registered person can attend. Some programs or camps have a specific date that the balance has to be paid.
  • 3. Offline registration is available at the Recreation Dept. with a check or cash. You have to come in to do this. Please be sure to create a Household Account online before coming in if you don't have one already.
  • 4. Registrations are NOT accepted over the phone or by email.
  • 5. Online registrations close the night before the start date of the program or on Thursday evening if the program starts over the weekend.
  • 6. Registration Deadlines: if a deadline is posted on the registration page for a program, this is to ensure that there are enough participants to offer the program. The Dept. works with other Depts. to be able to offer programs.
  • 7. No registrations are accepted after the second meeting of a program, or after the first day of a camp, or after the first day of a sports program practice.
  • 8. If a program is Full, register for the waiting list using the Online Payment Option. No fee is charged.
  • 9. Program numbers are checked one week before the start date to see if the minimum number is met.
  • Williston Residents can apply for Financial Assistance if needed. See Link Below
  • Don't Wait! Register Early! (A program might be canceled due to low enrollment or filled).

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VT State Park Hiking Group - Spring 
18y - 99y N/A Th  04/10/2025 - 05/15/2025
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

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$24.00 Res, $34.00 Non-Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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