Fall in Vermont is, to say the least, iconic. Mountainsides glow fiery reds, oranges and yellows as maples, beeches and birches ready for winter. Whether you’re a visitor touring rural Vermont or a local looking for a fresh perspective, here are three ways to spend a day leaf peeping. Fall in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom Looking […]
Hiking During Hunting Season in Vermont
September 1st marks the start of Early Black Bear Season in Vermont, followed by many other hunting seasons throughout the fall. Hunting is allowed on all GMC owned and managed lands, including along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail corridors in Vermont. Please be safe when you are hiking and be respectful of all trail […]
How to Plan for a Long Trail Thru-Hike in Autumn
There are several advantages to planning your Long Trail thru-hike, or end-to-ender, for autumn. The temperatures are more comfortable, the views are clearer and less hazy, and there are fewer black flies and mosquitoes. You’ll also likely miss the remaining crowd of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, as they’ve moved into New Hampshire and Maine already. And […]
Fall Hiking Safety
“And all at once summer collapsed into fall…” Oscar Wilde Fall is finally here. The days are shorter and the temperatures are dropping. The high mountain summits are already full of snow and ice, and before we know, it lower elevations will be too. With the change of the seasons, we need to remember that […]
Why Do Leaves Change Colors in Autumn?
Ever wonder why the leaves change colors? Green Mountain Club’s Executive Director and forester, Mike DeBonis, explains the phenomenon of fall foliage. If you’re looking for somewhere to hike, you can look at our suggested day hikes for some ideas. Hiking in Vermont is one of the best ways to watch the beautiful ritual of death […]
