Join us for this month's "Charlotte Walks"!
On the third Friday of each month, we meet at 8:30 at a different Charlotte trailhead for a morning walk. It's a great way to get more familiar with Charlotte's public trails, and to meet up and chat with other Charlotters. Walks usually last about an hour and are led at a comfortable adult walking pace.
This month we’re going to try a new trail slightly off the beaten tracks of Charlotte. It looks like the sun will come back out by Friday and it should be a glorious, colorful time to walk the Raven Ridge Loop Trail. The Raven Ridge Natural Area has been preserved through efforts of several conservation groups and individuals due to its exceptional wildlife habitat and location within a wildlife corridor.
The trail begins with an accessible 0.3 mile board walk trail which leads through a beautiful cattail marsh to a peaceful beaver pond. Those wishing to ascend up to the ridge will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley. The area offers views of cliffs, vernal pools, interesting geological outcrops, historic artifacts, and even a cave for the very adventurous. The entire loop is 2.6 miles long with some elevation gain. However, a lovely morning can be had staying on the trails in the low lands.
We will meet on Friday, 10/17 at 8:30 at the parking area located at 1279 Rotax Road. To get there from Route 7 in Ferrisburg, turn east onto Old Hollow. Old Hollow Rd will become Hollow Rd. Just after you pass the intersection with Higbee Rd take a slight left onto Rotax Rd. Follow Rotax for 2.1 miles and you will see the parking lot on the right. Parking is extremely limited so please carpool if you can. You can park along the road a bit but be cautious. If you have questions, you can text or call Abby at 802-343-6807.
Shout out to our partners on the Charlotte Trails Committee for maintaining this and other trails in our town. You can find out more about the trails - and the committee - on the town website (or, come to this walk and ask us!).