White Rocks/Ice Bed Hike in Wallingford

 Saturday, Aug. 7, at 9:00 a.m. 

This hike has some challenging climbs, with roots and some rocks on the trail. After enjoying the view from White Rocks overlook, we'll head down to the Ice Beds, a unique feature that has pockets of cold air and often snow and ice, even in the early summer.  

There are two ways to return:  The way we came, which would include another climb, or an easier way that is on an old road that is a little muddy in places. 
Estimated distance is about 2.5 miles; estimated time to complete the hike is about 1.5 hrs.  
 

DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of US Rte. 7 and VT Rte. 140 at the stoplight in Wallingford village, turn east onto School St.  Continue for about 2 miles, and after crossing a small concrete bridge,  bear right on Sugar Hill (a gravel road) and then turn right at White Rocks Picnic Rd.;  continue .5 miles to the parking lot. 

Please call Jen Coleman, WalkRutland Coordinator, at 802-342-3479 if you have any questions. 

 Upcoming hikes

(Subject to change; please check website for updates)

 Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. - Deer Leap in Mendon  

 Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. - Little Rock Pond, via the Long Trail in Danby

Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. - Cadwell Trail Loop in Pittsford, wheelchair accesible