First Annual Peak to Peak hike in Woodstock Vermont 2012

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First Annual Peak to Peak hike in Woodstock Vermont 2012

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Oct. 1, 2012. It is reproduced in full below.

The 1st annual Peak to Peak hike will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012.

Starting at the Green you and your family can hike with guide or own your

own to the top of Mount Tom, Mount Peg or both. Guided walks leave at

10:30am and 12pm and include historical interpretation and activities for

kids. At the Green engage with local organizations about hiking, healthy

living, history and nature. Registration begins at 10 am and picnic lunches

will be available for sale from 11am to 1 pm. The first 100 to hike to both

peaks will win a free lunch bag. This fall hike is a chance for those of all ages

to appreciate one of Woodstock's greatest resources‐ its trails. Trails that can

be a means to a healthy lifestyle, and a window to unique history and

astonishing beauty.

Mt Peg Walk: a gentle walk rich with history and great views, departing 10:30 and 12:00 EASY! 1.5 miles

Mt Tom Hike: hike the historic Faulkner Trail to South Peak for a panoramic view of the Ottauquechee valley,

departing at 10:30 and 12:00. MODERATE! 3.5 miles

Peak to Peak Adventure: summit both Mt Peg and Mt Tom stopping at the Green for lunch, departing 10:30 HEARTY! 5 miles

Thanks to the many participating organizations and businesses including: Billings Park Commission, Green Mountain Club, Holt Survey Associates, Marsh‐Billings‐Rockefeller National Historical Park, NPS Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance, Ottaquechee Health Foundation, Purple Crayon Productions, Sustainable Woodstock, Upper Valley Trails Alliance, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Woodstock Area Chamber of

Commerce, Woodstock History Center, Woodstock Trails Partnership.

Special Thanks to our Funding Partner: The Ottaquechee Health Foundation "To Your Health"

This event is free and will be held rain or shine.

For more info or to get involved visit: www.nps.gov/mabi/peaktopeak.htm

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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