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Maintaining & Protecting Vermont's Long Trail Since 1910

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year- Hiking Season!

May 24, 2018 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

This weekend marks the start of hiking season in Vermont. And we are excited! Hiking is one of the state’s top summer tourism draws and GMC estimates about 200,000 people […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Hiking, News, People, Trail, Volunteers

2017 & You!

January 4, 2018 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

The Green Mountain Club had a successful fiscal year 2017 (May 1, 2016-April 30, 2017) and we have YOU to thank! With the support of our 9,620 members we were […]

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What We Did On Our Summer Vacations

September 21, 2017 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

The sense of adventure runs deep among the staff of the Green Mountain Club. It was especially noticeable this summer as our staff was taking time to travel the country […]

Filed Under: Hiking, People

Meltdown on the Mountain

September 14, 2017 by Alicia DiCocco 1 Comment

As a parent, I’ve definitely had to change my expectations when it comes to hiking. And not just in shortening the length of our hikes, like I thought. Sometimes you […]

Filed Under: Hiking, People

Corridor Monitoring: Off the Beaten Path to Protect the Trail

September 1, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

Avoid interactions with wildlife to prevent emergencies

Volunteer trainings to be hosted in October Do you have an interest in land conservation? Are you fascinated by natural history, wildlife, and orienteering?  Do you want to help protect […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Stewardship, Volunteers

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Camel’s Hump: Hiker Reflections on Their Backyard Mountain

June 26, 2025

Rising from the spine of the Green Mountains, Camel's Hump is home to scenic views, a wilderness feel with its undeveloped summit, and choose-you-own-adventure hiking options. The mountain's proximity to more populated areas like Burlington and Waterbury make it a popular and well-hiked destination, … Read more

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Mission

The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...

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4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
802-244-7037 | Email GMC
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Join a guided hike on the Short Trail this summer!

Join the Green Mountain Club’s Visitor Services Manager, Emily Mosher, for a hike on the Short Trail! Learn more about hiking in Vermont, the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club, and tips to have a successful hike as we explore the 0.5 mile loop at GMC’s headquarters building in Waterbury Center. These hikes are open to hikers of all ages, from beginner day hiker to seasoned backpacker. Hikes take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10am, and on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 2pm. Allow about an hour with plenty of stops to explore.

Wednesday, July 16
Tuesday, July 22

Wednesday, Aug 6
Tuesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 20
Tuesday, August 26
Wednesday, Sept 3

No RSVP necessary; for questions, email [email protected] or call 802-244-7037.