Start off the new year with a hike


Hikers snowshoe through the woods at an outing in 2017.

MARLBORO - On Saturday, January 1, at 10:30 am, walk off a couple holiday pounds on a free-form romp around the Hogback Mountain Conservation Area. Participants will meet in the lot next to Vermont Distillers at the scenic overlook on Route 9 and then proceed into the forest.
This walk has been traditionally held in the snow, ice, rain or sun so be sure to dress for the weather. Contact the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum for details or with any questions at (802) 464-0048. On the day of  check www.facebook.com/vermontmuseum for trail conditions.

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