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Snowshoe Hikes for Beginners

February 3, 2026 by Lily LaRegina Leave a Comment

You don’t have to hike up a mountain to enjoy the trails and the winter scenery. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore one of these recommended walks! Don’t […]

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Your Stick Season Hike Recommendations

November 14, 2025 by Lily LaRegina Leave a Comment

We asked and you answered! Our Long Trail hiking community on Instagram and Facebook replied to the question: What stick season hikes do you recommend? What do you like most […]

Filed Under: Hiker Voices, Hiking

Celebrate Around the State: Join the Long Trail Day 2025 Hike-a-Thon

September 4, 2025 by Lily LaRegina Leave a Comment

Join us for Long Trail Day, a community fundraiser and celebration of the Long Trail System, on Saturday, September 20. It’s not too late to join the fun! Register now […]

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Camel’s Hump: Hiker Reflections on Their Backyard Mountain

June 26, 2025 by Lily LaRegina 1 Comment

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 […]

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Bingo! Play Along with GMC for Mud Season

March 28, 2025 by Lily LaRegina 1 Comment

Was the latest snowstorm on your bingo card for mud season? Well, it was on ours. Check off boxes as you rack up your mud season experiences and try new […]

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Snowshoe Hikes for Beginners

February 3, 2026

You don't have to hike up a mountain to enjoy the trails and the winter scenery. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore one of these recommended walks! Don't have snowshoes? Check out this list from the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation of where you can borrow a pair (for … 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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