Lets Travel the
Long Trail!
Your Trail Guide: Megan Popovitch
Grade Level: 5th grade
Your Trail Guide: Megan Popovitch
Grade Level: 5th grade
Lets talk HISTORY!
A brief introduction to the Long Trail
A brief introduction to the Long Trail
The Long Trail was started by
members of the Green Mountain Club in the
year 1910. This trail was built "to make the mountains of Vermont
play a larger part in the life of the people". -Mission statement of
the Green Mountain Club The Trail runs from the
Massachusetts-Vermont line up to the Canadian border. In
the year 1930 the trail was finished and is the oldest long-distance
trail in
the United States. This trail follows the main ridge of the Green
Mountains and crosses Vermont's highest peaks with 272 miles of
footpaths, 175 miles of side trails, and seventy different
campsites. The trail offers endless hiking opportunities
for day hikers, weekend overnight hikers, and people who are looking to
backpack for an extended amount of time. If you are ready, I
invite you to join me on the "footpath in the wilderness".
Are
you ready???
Here's your challenge
Here's your challenge
You and a friend will be
spending your summer break traveling the Long
Trail. Before traveling you must plan your trip and be sure
everything is prepared for your months in the wilderness. Think
about
what you will pack, what route you will travel, where you will sleep,
and safety along the way. You may also want to think about the
weather you will encounter, animals to be aware of along the way, and
when will be the best time to travel. Once you feel ready to hike
the trail, get out your bug spray and start treckin'!!
Take A Hike...
Remember to follow the trail signs along the way! Use these links as your trail guide.
Remember to follow the trail signs along the way! Use these links as your trail guide.
- http://www.greenmountainclub.org/
- http://www.longtrailhike.com/
- http://www.sover.net/~kenandeb/topo/longtrail/index.html
- http://www.a1trails.com/hiking/hike_vt.html
Safety
Tips!
Safety is the most important thing to remember when planning your hike. Check out these links for helpful safety tips!
Safety is the most important thing to remember when planning your hike. Check out these links for helpful safety tips!
No one wants to be lost in the
woods....make sure you carry a map!
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Hiker's Guide to the Mountains of Vermont by Jared Gange
Green Mountain Club Long Trail Guide: Hiking Vermont's High Ridge
Forest Under My Fingernails by Walt McLaughlin
Vermont’s Long Trail Waterproof Hiking Map
Want to become a Green Mountain Club member?
Click here for more information!
Question??? Contact your trail guide at mpopovit@uvm.edu