The Long Trail

Called "the footpath in the wilderness," the Long Trail is the oldest long distance hiking trail in the United States and actually served as the inspiration for the Appalachian Trail. It was built by the Green Mountain Club between 1910 and 1930 (the club was actually formed for the expressed purpose of building the trail), and it runs 270 miles along the ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts to Canadian borders. The Long Trail also has some 175 miles of side trails, and features70 overnight shelters for hikers. 100 miles of the Long Trail in the southern part of Vermont also coincides with the Appalachian Trail.

Resources

Books/Guides

The Long Trail Guide: Hiking Vermont's High Ridge by Green Mountain Club
The Long Trail Guide is the official guide to the Long Trail and its network of side trails. For anyone considering doing some serious hiking on the Long Trail, this is almost a must.

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Websites

The Long Trail
From the Green Mountain Club, this Website is without a doubt the best resource on the Long Trail, covering everything from maps, trail updates and transportation to trail protection and winter hiking.

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-Southern Vermont
-South-Central Vermont
-North-Central Vermont
-S. Champlain Valley
-N. Champlain Valley
-Grand Isle County
-Northeast Kingdom

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