Green Mountain Club Sections are regional chapters of the club that get together for trail maintenance, hiking, and other fun things. This week, Burlington section member Robynn Albert shares a story of a recent hike that she led in the Adirondacks to Gothics and Pyramid Peak. This will no doubt be one of, if not […]
One Trail Maintainer’s Wind Storm Cleanup
This post was written by Bill Caulway, GMC Worcester Section member. In late October 2017, a storm rumbled through Vermont with strong winds and rain, causing power outages, erosion damage, and downed trees. The trail needed to be assessed for damage in addition to its general end-of-season maintenance. My GMC Section asked for a volunteer so […]
Vermont College Students’ Guide to Fall Hiking
Calling all college students! Whether you are new to Vermont or new to hiking, check out these recommendations for great fall hikes near your campus from Krista Karlson. Do you have a different favorite? Let us know in the comments! Hikes Near Vermont Colleges Bennington College Castleton University Champlain College College of St. Joseph Community College […]
My 40-Year Section Hike
This post was written by GMC Member John Predom and previously appeared on his blog. An Adventure for a Lifetime 40 years ago I was introduced to the Long Trail. The specific year I started hiking the trail is lost in my mind (maybe it was either 1971 or 1973?). What is clear is who I […]
The Northern Hardwood Forest
This article previously appeared in the Spring 2016 Long Trail News. The northern hardwood forest is the common forest type below 2,500 feet in Vermont’s Green Mountains. Yellow birch, sugar maple, American beech, eastern hemlock and white pine dominate, shading hobblebush, several species of ferns, shining clubmoss, and many species of fungi. Ephemeral spring wild […]