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Green Mountain Club Founders and maintainers of the Long Trail. 10,000 Member, 1,000 Volunteer Non-Profit Founded in 1910

The Green Mountain Club exists thanks to folks who take the extra step to support the club through membership dues, donations, and volunteer time. The club relies on 1,000 dedicated volunteers every year, in additional to great seasonal trail crews and caretakers, to keep Vermont's hiking trails healthy and free to all.

Explore what happens in the woods during the changing of the seasons!Join a guided "Fall to Winter Forests" guided hike...
10/19/2026

Explore what happens in the woods during the changing of the seasons!

Join a guided "Fall to Winter Forests" guided hike on the 0.7 Short Trail Loop with GMC staff. Take in the Vermont late autumn landscape and learn about forests in the fall, common trees of the northeast, how their leaves play various purposes in woodland ecosystems, and how to identify trees after the leaves have fallen.

šŸ“† Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
šŸ“† Saturday, November 14 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join GMC for Trails and Tales, a family-friendly outdoor-themed story time followed by a guided hike on our 0.7-mile Short Trail.

šŸ“† Saturday, November 7 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Programs are free, pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
greenmountainclub.org/get-involved/learn-and-engage/calendar-of-events/

The Fall issue of the Long Trail News has hit mailboxes and is chock-full of stories about our favorite trail systems:šŸš‘ ...
10/18/2026

The Fall issue of the Long Trail News has hit mailboxes and is chock-full of stories about our favorite trail systems:

šŸš‘ Reconnecting with rescuers after a 1979 accident on Camel's Hump
ā›°ļø Your summer hike reports
šŸŖØ volunteers are crushing their summer work days
āš’ļøFlood recovery trail work begins

You can check it out online or sign up for a membership to receive it in the mail each quarter! https://greenmountainclub.org/about/who-we-are/gmc-news/long-trail-news/

10/16/2026

The Notch Road (Route 108 between Stowe and Cambridge/Jeffersonville) will be closed to vehicle traffic starting tonight. Please plan your hikes accordingly!

Looking for your next fall hike? Try a recommended hike from GMC's Find a Hike tool!šŸ“ Duxbury Window TrailRegion: Camel'...
10/16/2026

Looking for your next fall hike? Try a recommended hike from GMC's Find a Hike tool!

šŸ“ Duxbury Window Trail

Region: Camel's Hump, Central VT
Length: 3.2 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 80 ft
Type: Out-and-back
Good For: Day hiking, families, views

A great option on a clear day! From the parking area on Duxbury Road, hike south on the Long Trail. Cross a bridge over Gleason Brook (0.6 mi), then on to a beautiful lookout over the Winooski Valley with a bench (1.6 mi). Note: Most of the hike is a gradual incline, but the trail is fairly steep for a short stretch just before the Window. To return follow Long Trail back south to parking lot (3.2 mi.).

View the route details on Find a Hike: greenmountainclub.org/hikes/duxbury-window/

As fall continues, hikers should be aware of rapidly changing conditions and potential winter weather in the mountains i...
10/13/2026

As fall continues, hikers should be aware of rapidly changing conditions and potential winter weather in the mountains in the coming weeks. A few precautions will ensure you're not caught off guard as the seasons change and increase the odds of a safe hike:

šŸ„¶ Cooler temps ā€“ Temperatures can vary from cool and comfortable when you start your hike to frigid at the summits or after sunset. Be sure you are carrying plenty of extra layers to stay warm and dry as you hike. Low temps will dip to the 30s this week and even colder as we head into the weekend. Snow is in the forecast statewide Friday-Saturday.

ā˜€ļø Darker days ā€“ Itā€™s getting darker earlier, so donā€™t get caught without a light source. Always pack a headlamp and backup illumination source. It will prove invaluable if you are caught out on the trail as the sun sets. The sun is setting right around 6 p.m. these days, and it feels much earlier in the woods.

šŸ“· : Caretaker Izzi Duprey captures the first frost on Mansfield last week, Oct. 6
šŸ“·: Early season snow mixes with wet leaves last November

Looking for your next fall hike? Try a recommended hike from GMC's Find a Hike tool!šŸ“ Stratton Mountain - Stratton Pond ...
10/12/2026

Looking for your next fall hike? Try a recommended hike from GMC's Find a Hike tool!

šŸ“ Stratton Mountain - Stratton Pond Loop

Region: Manchester Area, Southern VT
Length: 11.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Elevation Gain: 2200 ft
Type: Loop
Good For: Backpacking, day hiking, summits, views, firetowers, pond or lake

Starting from the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail parking lot on Stratton-Arlington Road, head north for 3.8 miles on the LT/AT to the summit of Stratton Mountain, elevation 3,940ā€™. A 70-foot fire tower, originally built by the CCC and renovated in 2011 by the Long Trail Patrol, sits atop the summit, offering 360-degree views (3.8 mi). Continue past Stratton Mountain summit for 3.1 miles gradually descending to Stratton Pond (6.9 mi). Take a left off the LT/AT to a blue-blazed spur trail. Willis Ross Clearing, a viewpoint of the pond, is 0.1 mi. off the LT/AT (7.0 mi) and is a nice spot to enjoy a break or lunch. Continue toward Stratton Pond Shelter to meet up with the intersection for the Stratton Pond Trail. Continue on Stratton Pond Trail for 3.7 mi (10.7 mi) back to the Stratton Pond Trail parking lot which is 0.9 mi. (via Kelley Stand Road) from the AT/LT parking lot (11.6 mi.).

For an overnight itinerary, stay the night at Stratton Pond Shelter on the southeast side of the pond or at Stratton View Shelter on the northwest side of the pond, accessed by taking the Lye Brook Trail at the junction with the Stratton Pond Trail and continuing 0.7 miles to the shelter spur trail.

View the route details on Find a Hike: https://greenmountainclub.org/hikes/stratton-mountain-stratton-pond-loop/

Hiking and Yoga is back! Join us on Saturday, October 17 for an invigorating group hike up the Stowe Pinnacle Trail at 7...
10/10/2026

Hiking and Yoga is back! Join us on Saturday, October 17 for an invigorating group hike up the Stowe Pinnacle Trail at 7 a.m., followed by a restorative post-hike yoga practice at the GMC Visitor Center with yoga instructor and hiker leader Samara Anderson.

The Stowe Pinnacle Trail to the overlook is rated moderate to difficult, at 3.2 miles roundtrip with 1600 feet of elevation gain. After hiking, weā€™ll return to the Visitor Center for a 1.5-hour gentle and contemplative yoga practice. This practice will use the aid of blocks, bolsters, blankets, and straps to support the body. Samara's therapy dog, Elia, will also join for the hike and yoga! No yoga experience is required and all props will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring them.

Registration is about half full, RSVP to save your spot now! www.tickettailor.com/events/greenmountainclub/2365118

10/09/2026

Arrive at the trailhead and find it full? Be flexible with your plans by having a backupĀ hikeĀ inĀ mind, andĀ help us keep parking areas and roads around busy trailheads safe and passable!Ā Drive and park carefully and respectfully.

Alternatives to the Burrows Trail on Camelā€™s Hump in Huntington:Ā 
šŸ„¾ Beane Trail to Molly Starkā€™s Balcony,Ā HanksvilleĀ -Ā 20 minuteĀ drive from Burrows, 5.6 mile out-and-backĀ 
šŸ„¾ Monroe Trail to Camelā€™s Hump Summit, Duxbury -Ā 40 minuteĀ drive from Burrows, 8.1 miles out-and-backĀ 
šŸ„¾ Bamforth Ridge Shelter, Duxbury -Ā 30 minuteĀ drive from Burrows, 5.8 miles out-and-back with optional extension to Camelā€™s Hump summit.Ā 
šŸ„¾Battell Trail to Mount Abraham, Lincoln -Ā 40 minuteĀ drive from Burrows, 5.8 miles out-and-backĀ 
šŸ„¾ Long Trail at Lincoln Gap to Sunset Ledge, Lincoln, -Ā 45 minuteĀ drive from Burrows, 2.2 miles out-and-backĀ 
šŸ„¾ Stark Mountain Trail to Starkā€™s Nest, Waitsfield -Ā 30 minuteĀ drive from Burrows, 5 miles out-and-backĀ 

Alternatives to Sterling Pond Trail in Smugglersā€™Ā Notch:Ā 
šŸ„¾Ā Mt. ElmoreĀ Loop, Elmore ā€”Ā 40 minuteĀ drive from the Notch,Ā 5.7 miles round tripĀ 
šŸ„¾Ā Waterbury Trail to Mt. Hunger, Waterbury CenterĀ ā€“Ā 35 minuteĀ drive from the Notch,Ā 4 miles out-and-backĀ 
šŸ„¾Ā The Short Trail Loop at GMCĀ HeadquartersĀ ,Ā Waterbury CenterĀ ā€“Ā 30-minute drive from the Notch,Ā 0.7 mileĀ loopĀ 
šŸ„¾Ā Beaver Meadow Lodge Loop,Ā Morristown ā€“Ā 40 minuteĀ drive from the Notch,Ā 4.6 milesĀ 
šŸ„¾Ā Lake Mansfield Trail to Taylor Lodge ā€“ 30-minute drive from the Notch, 3.2 miles out and back
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These hikes may be busy and crowded as well, especially during the foliage season.Ā These suggestions are a starting point to show you how many amazing hikes there are beyond the ones that get the most attention!Ā 
Find these alternative hikes and more hike recommendations using our Find a Hike tool!Ā 
greenmountainclub.org/hike/find-a-hike/

For Long Trail Day on September 19, while many folks celebrated with group hikes, volunteers from GMC's Sterling and Lar...
10/07/2026

For Long Trail Day on September 19, while many folks celebrated with group hikes, volunteers from GMC's Sterling and Laraway Sections celebrated with trail work!

Seven volunteers and one GMC staff member spent the day on the Long Trail near the summit of Whiteface Mountain building 25 feet of turnpike over a particularly muddy area. They crushed rocks, hauled logs which they then used to frame the turnpike, and filled the turnpike with crush and mineral soil. This was a big project for one day, and volunteers hiked 5 miles from the trailhead to get to the project site! Thanks to their hard work, hikers will find that spot much drier!

The Sterling Section's next work day is on Sunday, October 18, with an end-of-season tool cleaning party! Anyone is welcome to join, just RSVP to [email protected]. Keep up with more Sterling Section activities at GMC Sterling Section.

Join the Green Mountain Club and the Waterbury Historical Society for a presentation by author and historian Marty Podsk...
10/06/2026

Join the Green Mountain Club and the Waterbury Historical Society for a presentation by author and historian Marty Podskoch on his new book, ā€œVermont Civilian Conservation Camps: History, Memories and Legacy.ā€

This hour-long presentation will detail the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and its lasting impact in Vermont. Books will be available for purchase (cash or check only) and signing by the author.

šŸ“† Friday, October 9, 2026
ā° 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
šŸ“ Green Mountain Club Visitor Center

Register today: www.tickettailor.com/events/greenmountainclub/2408962

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