Green Mountain Club

Maintaining & Protecting Vermont's Long Trail Since 1910

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Hiking

Ready to get outside and explore Vermont’s mountains? From beginner day hikes to long-distance thru-hike planning, find everything you need to know from Vermont’s go-to source of hiking information. Browse trail recommendations, gear lists, safety considerations, and lodging for every season. Questions? Email us at [email protected].

 

Hiking Season | Hiking
Mt. Ellen. Photo courtesy: Royer family
Hiking Season
Hiking season officially kicks off around Memorial Day weekend and runs through October. Explore our favorite summer and fall hikes around the state.

  • Trip Planning
  • Leave No Trace
  • Hiking in Groups

Trail Systems | Hiking
Mt. Mansfield.
Getting Started
New to hiking and camping in Vermont? Find beginner-friendly information on gear, planning, and safety.

  • 101 Series
  • Upcoming Workshops & Events
  • Leave No Trace
  • Trip Planning

HikeVT | Hiking
Mt. Philo. Photo courtesy: Chloe Miller
HikeVT Trail Recommendations
Get inspired with seasonal trail recommendations, organized by location, accessibility, and cool features.

Trail Updates | News
Bears are active through late winter.
Trail Updates
Double-check the latest trail closures, conditions, and reports along the Long Trail, Appalachian Trail in Vermont, and Northeast Kingdom Trails here.

  • Avoiding bear interactions
  • Avoid peregrine nesting sites

Trail Systems | Hiking
Long Trail. Photo courtesy: Joan Butterton
Trail Systems
GMC manages more than 500 miles of trails in Vermont. Acquaint yourself with the club’s network of hiking trails all over the state.

  • Long Trail
  • Appalachian Trail in Vermont
  • Northeast Kingdom Trails
  • Side Trails

Press Releases | News
Thundering Falls Boardwalk on the AT. Photo by: Howard Muscott
Accessible Trails
Browse this list of wheelchair-accessible trails, even terrain, and car-accessible vistas – because you deserve access to the outdoors no matter the mobility level.

Thru-Hiking | Hiking
Jennifer, Jessica, & Cassandra Royer and friend Molly on the Long Trail. Courtesy: Royer family
Thru-Hiking
Prepare for your end-to-end hike with this list of resources, maps, and trail communities.

  • Video: Backpacking 101
  • Backpacking advice from End-to-End hikers
  • Backcountry campsites & water sources
  • Female hygiene in the backcountry
  • End-to-Ender certification

Shelters & Tenting | Hiking
Stark’s Nest.
Shelters & Tenting
When planning your overnight hike, make sure you explore information about camping sites and water sources.

  • Trail Updates
  • Wildlife Safety 
  • Group Guidelines

Rental Cabins | Hiking
Hadsel Mares Cabin, 2020. Photo courtesy: M Flangian
Rental Cabins
Overnight in one of GMC’s rustic cabins for affordable family lodging and recreational opportunities.

  • Reserve Bolton Lodge
  • Reserve Bryant Camp
  • Reserve Hadsel-Mares Camp

Winter Hiking | Hiking
Wheeler Mountain in winter. Photo courtesy: Kristin McLane
Winter Hiking
Enjoy the trails year-round! Here’s everything you need to know about winter hiking in Vermont, including gear lists, safety considerations, and trail recommendations.

  • Video: Intro to Winter Hiking
  • Video: Winter Camping 101
  • Winter Day Hikes

Mud Season | Hiking
Burrows Trail during mud season. Photo by: John Plummer
Mud Season
Mud season runs generally from early April to late May, and many high-elevation trails are closed and hiking is discouraged to give the trails a chance to dry out. Find everything you need to know about mud season, including appropriate trail suggestions and alternative activities.

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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Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
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