We will be hiking Spruce Mountain in Plainfield Vermont. Afterwards we'll head to Montpelier for lunch -- we'll plan to eat at 1:30 at "The Skinny Pancake" restaurant.  If you can't do lunch then just join for the hike.

Resturant:          https://skinnypancake.com/location/montpelier-restaurant/

The hike is an approximate 4.3 mile moderate hike (out & back)  with about a 1,158 elevation gain.

Bring snacks and water. Make sure to bring microspikes / snowshoes and dress in layers.

about SPRUCE MOUNTAIN:

The mountain is located in LR Jones State Forest, the oldest State Forest in Vermont. The 2.2 mile trail (one way) to the summit of Spruce Mountain, a 3,037 foot peak, climbs moderately as it passes through hardwood forests. As it approaches and goes through spruce and fir forest, the latter part of the trail becomes a bit steeper.

At the top, there is a climbable fire tower that offers a 360° view of the surrounding area (access to the fire tower may be limited based on conditions).

From US-2 in Plainfield, head south to cross the Winooski River on Main Street. After the bridge, turn right onto Mill Street and proceed for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Brook Road. After 1.5 miles, turn left onto Fowler Road. After another 1.5 miles, turn right onto East Hill Road. After 0.7 miles, turn left onto Spruce Mountain Road. Stay left. The trailhead will be on the right after 1.0 mile.

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