The oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, running the length of Vermont following the spine of the Green Mountains.
OSM map layer · LineString
43.91, -72.87 · rel 391736
43.91, -72.87 · rel 391736
Long Trail
401,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Vermont · 43.91°N ·
72.87°W
401,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
5× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× viewpoint
14× summit
1× monument
Molly Stark's Balcony
viewpoint ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Mount Ethan Allen
summit ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Mount Ellen
summit ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Mount Horrid
summit ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Camels Hump
summit ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Mount Abraham
summit ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Stark Mountain
summit ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Sunset Ledge
viewpoint ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Duxbury Window Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
Cutts Peak
summit ·
on the route
389,1 km
97%
The Forehead
summit ·
on the route
393,1 km
98%
Mount Mansfield
summit ·
on the route
393,1 km
98%
Whiteface Mountain
summit ·
on the route
393,1 km
98%
Doll Peak
summit ·
on the route
401,1 km
100%
Glastenbury Fire Tower
viewpoint ·
on the route
401,1 km
100%
Long Trail Terminus
monument ·
on the route
401,1 km
100%
Domeys Dome
summit ·
on the route
401,1 km
100%
Stratton Fire Tower
viewpoint ·
on the route
401,1 km
100%
Peru Peak
summit ·
on the route
401,1 km
100%
Stratton Mountain
summit ·
on the route
401,1 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Long Trail is 401.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Long Trail takes approximately 99h 47min to complete.
No, Long Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Long Trail starts near coordinates 42.7438, -73.1555.
Long Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Long Trail is maintained and managed by Green Mountain Club.