Join us for Long Trail Day, a community fundraiser and celebration of the Long Trail System, on Saturday, September 20. It’s not too late to join the fun!
Register now and plan your own hike on a day that works for you, or register and join a GMC group hike happening at locations around the state on September 20. Then start fundraising among your family and friends. All funds raised as part of Long Trail Day go directly toward the Green Mountain Club’s work caring for and protecting the Vermont trails you use and love. It’s a perfect way to give back and ensure that the trails will be accessible for generations to come.
See the list (and map) below to find hikes and celebrations around Vermont hosted by GMC staff and volunteers. Can’t hike as part of Long Trail Day this year? No worries, you can make a gift to help reach our $80,000 fundraising goal – our most ambitious Long Trail Day goal yet! No matter how much you’re able to give, Long Trail Day is for everyone, and we hope you join us. See y0u on the trails!
GMC Staff – Stowe Area
Trail Magic at Barnes Camp
Stop by the Barnes Camp Visitor Center, located at the base of Smugglers’ Notch in Stowe, for trail magic and hiking info from GMC staff and volunteers. Enjoy snacks and drinks from our event donors, including Cabot and Unreal Snacks, before heading out on a guided hike with GMC staff or exploring the Barnes Camp boardwalk, a hike on one of the many trails in the Mount Mansfield area, or enjoying a fall foliage drive through Smugglers’ Notch on Vermont 108.
Guided Hike to Sterling Pond
GMC Deputy Director Alicia DiCocco will lead a guided hike to Sterling Pond, starting at 2 p.m. Moderate, 2.4 miles round trip, approx. 930′ elevation gain. No drop, family-friendly. Participants are then invited to join Alicia and other GMC staff for a post-hike celebration at American Flatbread in Stowe (see more info below).
Benefit Bake at American Flatbread
Celebrate Long Trail Day with a Benefit Bake at American Flatbread in Stowe. Grab a pre or post-hike bite from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. A portion of every eat-in and to-go order ($3.50 per large, $1.75 per small) will go toward Long Trail Day. Thank you, American Flatbread, for supporting the Green Mountain Club’s work and celebrating the trails with us as a Long Trail Day event partner!
Bread Loaf Section
Sunset Ledge, out-and-back
Beginning in the early afternoon, this easy to moderate out-and-back hike starts from Lincoln Gap and heads south on the Long Trail to reach open ledges with views west to Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Easy to moderate and family friendly, 2.2 miles round trip with 400’ elevation gain. Contact Beth Eliason at [email protected] for more information.
Bread Loaf Mountain, point-to-point
Starting from the Emily Proctor Trail, the group will hike up to the Long Trail, summit Bread Loaf Mountain and continuing south to the Skylight Pond trail. Challenging, approx. 8 miles with 2,000’ elevation gain. Leashed dog friendly. Contact Ellen Cronan for more information, 908-595-2926.
Worth Mountain, out-and-back
Hike to Worth Mountain starting from Middlebury Gap, and gain views of Lake Pleiad. Moderate, 4 miles round trip with 1000’ elevation change. Contact Ken Corey at (802) 349-3733 or [email protected] to register.
Post-hike event at Hogback Brewing
Join the Bread Loaf Section at Hogback Mountain Brewing for a post-hike Long Trail Day celebration by the New Haven River from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Learn more from the Bread Loaf Section and their Long Trail Day efforts.
Manchester Section
Stratton Mountain, out-and-back
Hike up Stratton Mountain via the Long Trail north, and return on the same route. Moderate, 7.6 miles round trip with 1710’ elevation gain. Contact Marge Fish at [email protected] or 802-384-3654 by 9/18 noon to RSVP.
Tabling at the Route 11/30 Trailhead
The Manchester Section will be tabling the Long Trail trailhead and parking lot on Route 11/30, offering information about the Green Mountain Club and local hikes.
Learn more about the Manchester Section.
Montpelier Section
Bamforth Ridge, out-and-back
Starting at the Long Trail trailhead on River Road in Duxbury, join a moderate hike to Duxbury Wiindow. Those who want to hike further can go another mile, just past the turnoff for the Bamforth Ridge shelter, to a small beaver pond off the Long Trail. 3.2 mi round trip with approx. 800′ elevation gain to Duxbury Window, additional mileage and elevation gain for optional extension. Contact Steve or Heather Bailey at [email protected] for further details.
Learn more about the Montpelier Section.
Northeast Kingdom Section
Hazen’s Notch to Frank Post, point-to-point
Hike from Hazen’s Notch (Rte 58) on the Long Trail south to the Frank Post Trail and Trailhead. Strenuous, 6.6 miles, approx. 1500 ft elevation gain.
Learn more about the Northeast Kingdom Section.
Northern Frontier Section
The Northern Frontier Section will host a table with trail magic and information about the Green Mountain Club and local hikes at Jay Pass from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn more about the Northern Frontier Section.
Upper Valley Ottauquechee Section
Vermont Appalachian Trail in Pomfret, point-to-point
Hike on the Vermont Appalachian Trail in Pomfret, VT from Cloudland Road to Stage Road, enjoying views from DuPuis Hill (1730 feet elevation). Moderate, 4 miles point to point. Contact hike leader Debbie Marcus, 978-578-4198, [email protected] to RSVP and for questions.
Learn more about the Upper Valley Ottauquechee Section.
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