GMC Worcester – Outings Calendar

Paddle on the Deerfield and Connecticut Rivers with overnight camping on an island. 

This is a two -day downstream paddle. Saturday will be an 8 -mile paddle with some short class one rocky riffles and an occasional fallen tree, which must be avoided. 

Sunday will be a 12.5-mile paddle with moderate downstream currents. Experience in current and dodging obstacles required. Shuttling cars will be necessary. 

Participants are responsible for all personal food, boat and camping equipment, and will be required to wear facemasks during the shuttle. 

For more information and to register for the trip, call leader David Miller at 508-853-8964 or email him at sentierdeau@gmail.com.

Buffumville Lake Hike. This hike has been rescheduled because of heavy rains on April 1. All Trails describes this area as follows: “Explore this loop trail near Charlton, Massachusetts. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking and paddle sports, so you will likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime of year. Dogs are welcome and may off-leash in some areas.”

Participants will meet at the church parking lot at 90 Holden Street in Worcester at 10:30 AM on Saturday morning, May 27, and drive to the Buffumville Lake boat launch for parking at 11:00. We will hike counterclockwise around the lake completing the north loop (about three miles) and look for a scenic lookout by the lakeshore, where we will pause for lunch. We will return to the church parking lot in late afternoon. 

Participants are asked to bring their lunch, water bottle, and rain gear in case of a shower. To register for the outing or for more information, contact David Miller at 508-853-8964 or sentierdeau@gmail.com.