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Looking Back 50 Years: How the Caretaker Program Began

May 30, 2019 by Guest Author 2 Comments

This article was written by Vic Henningsen and previously appeared in the Spring 2019 Long Trail News. Green Mountain Club caretakers are a familiar sight to those visiting the busiest […]

Filed Under: History, News, People

2019 Hiking Season is Here, But…

May 23, 2019 by Kristin McLane 1 Comment

Mud season is over!  Or is it?  While the Friday of Memorial Day weekend (tomorrow) typically begins Vermont’s hiking season, we have had quite a lot of snow this winter […]

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

Muddy Boots & Happy Faces

May 16, 2019 by Alicia DiCocco 3 Comments

“Too much rain, Mama!” “My boots are muddy!” and “Can we go somewhere where it is spring for real, not just you tell me it’s spring, but the weather doesn’t […]

Filed Under: News, People

Organized Recreation Trail Networks: Anchoring Vermont Communities

February 21, 2019 by Mike Debonis 7 Comments

  In the past year, much attention has been paid to the role of outdoor recreation in the social, economic, and environmental health of our society. In Vermont, there seems […]

Filed Under: News

A Year in Review – GMC’s FY18 Annual Report

January 10, 2019 by Mike Debonis 1 Comment

There is no better way to experience the power of the Long Trail System than getting out on the trail. This year, I had the good fortune to do just […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, Volunteers

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Fighting Emerald Ash Borer on the Appalachian Trail

July 29, 2025

This article appears in the 2025 Summer Long Trail News as "Fighting Invasive Species on the Appalachian Trail: The Emerald Ash Borer Has Spread Throughout Vermont in Recent Years." It was written by GMC Land Stewardship Coordinator Rowan Kamman. Spend time in Vermont forests and you'll encounter … 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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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.