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Maintaining & Protecting Vermont's Long Trail Since 1910

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Trail Magic in the Green Mountains

August 2, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco 1 Comment

Did you encounter any trail magic on your hike this weekend? If so, you might have one of the Green Mountain Club sections to thank. For the second year running, Green […]

Filed Under: Events, News, Trail, Volunteers

Now Hiring – Membership & Communications Coordinator

July 13, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

Membership & Communications Coordinator Job Summary: This full-time position is responsible for Green Mountain Club (GMC) membership coordination, development, and communications. Core responsibilities include coordinating membership recruitment and scheduled renewal […]

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Now Hiring – Field Staff!

June 30, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

The Green Mountain Club is still hiring caretakers and trail crew members for the 2016 field season! We hire seasonal staff every summer and fall to live and work on […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, Trail

GMC Trail Angels on the Move!

June 28, 2016 by GMC Staff 11 Comments

Did you know there is a network of willing volunteers stationed across the state, working together to provide hiking knowledge, recommendations for the best places to get water or stay […]

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

Annual Rainbow Gathering on the Green Mountain National Forest

June 22, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

The Rainbow Family of Living Light is currently holding their 2016 Annual Rainbow Gathering in the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF), on the Manchester Ranger District. They are gathering on […]

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Battell Shelter: A Look Back and Plans for the Future

August 21, 2025

At 3,300 feet on the south side of Mount Abraham, just under a mile from the summit, the Long Trail hiker comes upon Battell Shelter. The three-sided Adirondack-style lean-to, built in 1967 by work parties from Farm and Wilderness Camp in Plymouth, sleeps eight. Battell Shelter is one of the … 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
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Join a guided hike on the Short Trail!

Join a guided hike on the Short Trail with GMC staff exploring the 0.5 mile loop at GMC’s headquarters building in Waterbury Center. Open to hikers of all ages and free to attend, no preregistration required. Allow about an hour with plenty of stops to explore. For questions, email [email protected] or call 802-244-7037.

Wednesday, September 3 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, September 17 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23 at 10 a.m.