This article was written by Starr Morvay and previously appeared in the Summer 2017 Long Trail News. For most Long Trail end-to-enders, side trails are ways to get on and off the trail, and reference points for locating yourself on the map. That was certainly true for my husband Daniel and me as we hiked […]
Vermont’s New Favorite Loop Hike: Barnes Camp Loop
If you’ve been around the New England hiking community long enough, you’ve probably heard some version of this phrase: “There aren’t loop hikes in Vermont.” This statement may be hyperbolic, but there is some truth in it: trails that form loops, of either the day-hiking or multi-day variety, are hard to come by along the […]
Being a Good Hiking Citizen
When on the trail, please remember to: Do the Rock Hop Twenty thousand visitors enjoy the subarctic alpine areas on Mount Mansfield, Camel’s Hump and Mount Abraham annually. Plants there survive harsh winters, but they can’t take trampling. Please walk only on bare rock, and stay on the trail. Follow Leave No Trace guidelines. Consult […]
Outgoing Message from GMC President John Page
Last weekend, we celebrated our 108th Annual Meeting at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT. Amidst the socializing, hiking, trail work, and other good times, we did have a business meeting. Outgoing president John Page shared the following message with all present and we’d like to share it with you now. We thank John […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year- Hiking Season!
This weekend marks the start of hiking season in Vermont. And we are excited! Hiking is one of the state’s top summer tourism draws and GMC estimates about 200,000 people visit the Long Trail system each year. As official protectors and maintainers of the Long Trail, we provide numerous hiking guides and maps that are […]
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