A Hike On The Long Trail In Vermont Is An Unforgettable Experience
Kristin Grimes
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Hiking and Vermont go together like peanut butter and jelly. One of the many things about hiking in Vermont is that there are loads of options and levels of difficulty to choose from when planning your trek. Maybe you’d like an easy afternoon with the family, or something that involves camping overnight. Some of the more experienced hikers challenge themselves to the mother of all trails, The Long Trail in Vermont
The Long Trail is America’s first long-distance hiking trail, created in 1910 along with the Green Mountain Club, an organization which, to this day, maintains and promotes the trail. The full length of the Long Trail from Massachusetts to the Canadian border is about 280 miles, packed with rugged mountain terrain and dense forests with sweeping mountain views, making it an unbelievably scenic trail in Vermont.
One of the many great things about the long trail is that you can choose to do just a small part, or go the length, or maybe something in between. End to Enders usually takes three to four weeks to complete the length of the Long Trail, camping out in one of the many shelters or in a tent, stopping along the way to venture into the Vermont villages to restock their food and water supply. This is not an easy task, but it’s been done and is on the bucket list for many.
Here are some of the gorgeous views you’ll take in on your journey. Happy trails!
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Knowing where to start with learning about the Long Trail can be intimidating. If you are interested in hiking the Long Trail in Vermont, first check out the Green Mountain Club’s official website to learn much more about the Long Trail and to get acquainted with an overview of this epic trek in Vermont.
Share this post if you have hiked any part of Vermont’s famous Long Trail and let us know if you’ve ever done an end to end! What other outdoor adventures in Vermont do you think everyone should try?
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What are the best family-friendly hikes in Vermont?
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