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Accessibility Day Ride offers chance to visit rural overlook

WESTMINSTER, Vt. — Some might think Accessibility Day is a strange name for a Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association (WHPA) program, but it’s to the point. The event, set to take place 10:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, is a special opportunity for those who cannot hike long distances over uneven ground to get to a rural site that always offers an awesome view. Once a year, WHPA makes that trip possible by providing transportation to those who need it. 

The trip’s destination is a private property that sits atop the Windmill Ridgeline between the Pinnacle overlook and Paul’s Ledges, totally surrounded by Pinnacle Association lands, with a spectacular view of the ski mountains of Mt. Snow, Stratton, Bromley, Okemo, and beyond. 

For adults who have difficulty walking, this is the chance to visit – perhaps with a grandchild or friend – a spot that would have been otherwise impossible.

The free program’s popularity and need for four-wheel-drive or other appropriate vehicles make advance registration a must for riders. Hikers do not need to pre-register. Please bring water, bag lunch, and sweater for chilly weather. Meet at Westminster West Church at 10:45 a.m. to carpool. Directions are available at www.windmillhillpinnacle.org/pages/resources/directions_westwest_church.pdf.

Register with Tony Coven at (802) 387-6650. Held in sunny or cloudy weather, the event will be canceled in rain or bad weather. For information about other Pinnacle programs, visit www.windmillhillpinnacle.org.

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