Undeterred by Forecast
Vermont Naked Solstice Hike Ignores Brief Shower
Reports from participants in the Vermont Naked Solstice Hike indicate that it was a great success, despite worrisome weather forecasts for the weekend.
A group of eight joined in a pre-solstice hike on June 20, enjoying a rain-free 6.5-mile trek from the Big Branch parking area up and over Green Mountain, and down to Little Rock Pond.
On Sunday — the actual summer solstice — a larger group of 19 formed the main hiking party for the traditional 10.5-mile route, from Wallingford down to Little Rock Pond again, via the White Rock overlook and the goblin village. The group paused for lunch at the top of White Rocks Cliffs.