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The Pemigewasset Loop

The Long Trail, which runs the entire length of Vermont from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border, is not to be attempted by the novice backpacker but is more suited for an expirienced long distance trekker. At 272 miles in length this ambitious undertaking is typically a month long effort. One of the oldest long distance trails in the United States designed and built in the early 1900s and maintained by the Green Mountain Club since it's inception over 100 years ago. The southern section of the Long Trail shares the route with the Appalachian Trail for around 100 miles before continuing north and the A.T. continuing east.

Key Features
  • Tallest Peak in Vermont, Mount Mansfield at 4,393ft.
  • There are several dozen established backcountry overnight sites along the entire trail most of which have primitive water sources. Overnight sites that have GMC caretakers have a $5 fee in summer and fall.
  • The trail passes over most of Vermont's high peaks.
  • The Green Mountain Club offers an "End-to-End" certification, a free 1 year membership, your name in their "Long Trail News" publication, and a couple of patches.
  • A truly ambitious undertaking at 272 miles.
  • Walking from the borders of Massachusettes to Canada.
 
Links

How to hike the Long Trail by the Green Mountain Club.

About The Green Mountains

The Green Mountains

The Green Mountains, Vermont

The Green Mountains of Vermont run south to north from Massachusetts to the Canadian border. This approximately 250 mile long range includes the only other National Forest in New England, the Green Mountain National Forest. The range is also home to the widely popular and ambitious adventure backpacking route, The Long Trail. There are numerous ski resorts throughout the Green Mountains as well as some of the best undisturbed nature in all of New England. The southern Green Mountains also include a portion of the Appalachian Trail for approximately 100 miles.

The Long Trail
Mount Mansfield
Location Vermont
Time 20-30 Days
Max El. 4,393ft
Length 272 Miles
Difficulty 10/10
Popularity High
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