Long Trail (Vermont)

The 273-mile north–south spine of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada — America's oldest long trail.

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Region: Vermont, USA
Country: Worldwide
Biome: Northern hardwood forest (300–1,340 m)
Best season: June – October
Difficulty: moderate

Known for

Backpacking
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

Key takeaways

Biome: Northern hardwood forest (300–1,340 m)
Best season: June – October
Difficulty: moderate
Top activity: backpacking

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Topic summary

The 273-mile north–south spine of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada — America's oldest long trail.

Key takeaways

Difficulty: moderate
Best season: June – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Northern hardwood forest (300–1,340 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region

Worldwide

Biome

Northern hardwood forest (300–1,340 m)

Difficulty

moderate

backpacking

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Popular pursuits at Long Trail (Vermont)

Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.

Animals around Long Trail (Vermont)

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