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September 29, 2016 by Kristin McLane Leave a Comment

Big News for Strategic Conservation of the Long Trail System

May 1, 2025

This article appears in the 2025 Spring Long Trail News and was written by GMC Director of Conservation Mollie Flanigan. In previous editions I've described the process of developing the Green Mountain Club Strategic Conservation Plan that outlines our road map to permanently protecting the Long … 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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Find advice and tips for your upcoming hike at our free upcoming End-to-Ender Panel. Hear from experienced recent End-to-Enders and ask questions about gear, food, planning and more at the in-person panel at club headquarters on May 10.

Saturday, May 10 – End-to-Ender Panel and Long Trail Guide Book Launch from 10 a.m.-12p.m. at GMC HQ in Waterbury Center

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