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Building Puncheon and Community on Mount Ellen: A Volunteer and Staff Work Day

October 14, 2020 by Matt Heller 3 Comments

This post was written by Matt Heller, GMC’s Media Intern. Matt is a senior in the media studies program at St. Michael’s College, minoring in environmental studies. All photos and […]

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

Lye Brook Trail Reroute Opens!

October 1, 2020 by GMC Staff 5 Comments

Take that, COVID-19! Despite the setbacks of 2020, we were able to move forward with a trail project that has been years in the making. Stratton Pond is a popular […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, Trail

End-to-Enders in Their Own Words

September 22, 2020 by GMC Staff 2 Comments

Twice a year in the spring and fall, we process End to Ender certification applications from folks who have hiked every mile of the Long Trail. With the next deadline coming […]

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

A New Privy is Built

August 13, 2020 by GMC Staff 3 Comments

Many of you are surely wondering “Did I sense a positive shift in groundwater quality and hiker experience late last week?”. You bet you did—David Logan pit privy has been […]

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

Keeping Up the Trail Work

July 23, 2020 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

Nigel on a Compost Run

While this field season is far different from what we had planned, we are certainly grateful to all of you who have helped us through this difficult time by volunteering […]

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

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31 Beautiful Vermont Fall Foliage Hikes

October 9, 2025

Whenever entering the backcountry, safety is paramount. Before setting out, let someone know where you’re going, what trails you are hiking, and when you’ll return. Get started with our HikeSafe information. Weather: Be sure to check the weather and daylight hours ahead of your trip. In most … 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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