Vermont State Lands

Green Mountain National Forest

Vermont State Land

The Long Trail is located on State land from North of Mt. Ellen to the Canadian border. Much of the Coolidge Range (in the vicinity of Killington and Pico) is also located on State land.

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation requires a permit for the following types of group use on state land:

• Non-profit, organized and publicized group activities involving more than 10 people
• Activities or events where a fee is charged
• Collecting of plants, animals, historical artifacts, or other items

Permits are required regardless of trip length. Contact the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Land Director at (802) 241-3682 or visit the Department's web page for permit information and an application :

• Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation

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Green Mountain National Forest 

The Long Trail/Appalachian Trail lies on GMNF land from the Massachusetts Border to Mt. Ellen (Sugarbush North ski area), with the exception of a small stretch of property around Killington Peak that includes Cooper Lodge. Permits are required when individuals or organizations are conducting certain activities on Forest Service lands. You will need a permit if you or the organization you work for is:

• Charging more than the cost of basic trip expenses (i.e., travel, food)
• Paying the trip leader(s)
• Providing equipment for a fee as part of your trip
• Collecting plants, animals, historical artifacts, or other items

You do not need a permit if you are just covering basic costs. For example, a group that collects money to buy gas and meals does not need a permit, while an outing club or school providing group gear at some fee to participants or that pays a trip leader would need a permit. Permits are required regardless of trip length. No outfitter-guide use may occur in the National Forest without a valid permit. Please contact the GMC Group Outreach Specialist for more information for permits on National Forest land. For more information regarding GMNF policies, please refer to their website.

• Green Mountain National Forest Permitting Information

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