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Vermont’s Geology on the Southern Long Trail

June 28, 2024 by Guest Author 1 Comment

This article, by geologist Peter Thompson, appears in the Summer 2024 Long Trail News, titled “Geology of Vermont’s Southern Long Trail.” Vermont’s Green Mountains were formed over hundreds of millions […]

Filed Under: Education, News

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Vermont’s Hiking Season

May 22, 2024 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2024 CONTACT: Alicia DiCocco, Deputy Director, [email protected] (609) 410-0841 Vermont – The Friday of Memorial Day Weekend officially kicks off Vermont’s hiking season, and the […]

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End-to-Enders Class of 2023: Slideshow

May 5, 2024 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

Every year, hundreds of Long Trail thru-hikers submit their applications to earn their End-to-End certificates. Hikers can hike the Long Trail all at once (a thru-hike) or in sections, and […]

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The Eclipse in Vermont, Viewed by GMC’s Hiking Community

April 12, 2024 by Lily LaRegina Leave a Comment

Whether you live in the eclipse’s path of totality or traveled to enjoy it with us, we hope you had a safe, fun, and spectacular viewing experience for this truly […]

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Your Vermont Eclipse Forecast is Here

April 5, 2024 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

  Sunny skies, in Vermont, in April?? It’s a bit unexpected, based on historical data, but by all accounts it looks like it’s happening just in time for the Monday, […]

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Hiking Over 60: The Trail Awaits

March 5, 2026

Join Philip and other older adults interested in hiking better and safer at the upcoming Hiking Over 60 Workshop at the GMC Visitor Center— March 21, 2026, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. More details here. This article first appeared in the Winter 2025 Long Trail News and was written by Chloe Miller and Philip … 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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