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Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Vermont’s Hiking Season

May 25, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco 1 Comment

The holiday weekend is traditionally the start of the hiking season in Vermont. Hiking is one of the state’s top summer tourism draws and we estimate 200,000 people visit The […]

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Annual Meeting 2016

May 24, 2016 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

We are less than three weeks away from the Green Mountain Club’s 106th Annual Meeting! This year’s meeting, hosted by GMC’s Northeast Kingdom Section, will be heldon Friday and Saturday, June 10-11, […]

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Volunteer at Barnes Camp Visitor Center this Summer!

May 19, 2016 by GMC Staff 3 Comments

We are partering with Smugglers’ Notch State Park, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Lamoille County Planning Commission to staff the historical Barnes Camp at Smugglers’ Notch this summer and fall – and we […]

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Reflections of a Volunteer Long Trail Patrol Member

May 6, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

This article is written by Carol Haney, a Volunteer Long Trail Patrol member and was featured in the Spring 2016 edition of the Long Trail News. Dirt. Rocks. Duff. Crush. Leaves. […]

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Be Bear Aware

May 5, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco 8 Comments

The mountains and forests that make for great hiking and camping also serve as prime bear habitat. While living and recreating with bears is nothing new in Vermont and negative […]

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Camel’s Hump: Hiker Reflections on Their Backyard Mountain

June 26, 2025

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 more populated areas like Burlington and Waterbury make it a popular and well-hiked destination, … Read more

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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.