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Vermont
Long Trail
23.4 mi
Distance
8,239 ft
Gain
9h 50m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 23.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 8,239 ft
- Elevation loss
- 8,239 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Long Trail is Vermont's most iconic hiking route, stretching across the state's spine with diverse terrain and stunning mountain vistas. This out-and-back trail offers hikers the opportunity to experience the Green Mountains' natural beauty, from forested sections to alpine ridgelines. Whether hiking a section or attempting the full distance, this trail showcases why Vermont is a premier hiking destination.
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