Long Trail

I am a Long Trail Mentor for the Green Mountain Club and am happy to give you advice about how to hike the Long Trail or what to expect. Thru-hiking or section hiking the Long Trail is a life-changing experience.

Overview and How To

• How to Hike the Long Trail
• History of the Long Trail
• Sleeping in Shelters on the Long Trail

My Long Trail Journal

1. Long Trail Southern Terminus to Rt 9. Northbound: October 11-12, 2008. Solo.
2. Rt 9 to Rt 11/30. Northbound:  May 23-26, 2008, NY/NJ AMC Trip.
3. Clarendon Gorge to Rt. 11/30. Southbound, June 6-7, 2008, Solo.
4. Clarendon Gorge to Middlebury Gap: Northbound, June 26-29, 2008, Solo.
5. Middlebury Gap to Appalachian Gap: Northbound, July 18-20, 2008, Solo.
6. Jonesville to Appalachian Gap: Southbound, August 1-2, 2008, Solo.
7. Jonesville to Johnson, Northbound, August 22-24, 2008, Solo.
8. Journey’s End to Johnson: Southbound: September 11-14, 2008, Solo.

Recommended Guides and Maps

• The Long Trail End to Ender’s Guide: Helpful Hints and Information
• Green Mountain Club Long Trail Guide
• The Long Trail Waterproof Hiking Map

Long Trail Planning Resources

• Hiker Resupply and Mail Drops
• Mud, Glorious Vermont Mud
• Black Fly Season

SectionHiker Gear Lists

• Long Trail Backpacking Gear List: Section 3
• Gear List: Long Trail Section Two
• Long Trail Gear List: Section One
• Long Trail Gear List: Section 4
• Long Trail Gear List: Section Six

Health Advice

• Blister Prevention and Treatment for Hikers
• Ticks, Lyme, and Permethrin
• Chemical Free Insect-Bite Prevention
• Hydropel: Move Over Moleskin
• Lightning Storm Safety for Backpackers
• Bodyglide: Skin Chafing Prevention
• Treating your Clothes with Permethrin
• Zinc Oxide: A First Aid Kit Essential

Long Trail History

• The Long Trail End-to-End Historical Archive

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