Long Trail
Hiking trail in U.S. state of Vermont / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Long Trail is a hiking trail located in Vermont, running the length of the state. It is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States,[1] constructed between 1910 and 1930 by the Green Mountain Club. The club remains the primary organization responsible for the trail, and is recognized by the state legislature as "the founder, sponsor, defender, and protector" of the Long Trail System.[2]
Hiking trail in U.S. state of Vermont
Long Trail | |
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![]() Camel's Hump from the Long Trail | |
Length | 273 mi (439 km) |
Location | Vermont, United States |
Use | Hiking, Snowshoeing |
Highest point | Mount Mansfield |
Lowest point | Winooski River at Jonesville |
Difficulty | Moderate to Strenuous |
Season | Late spring through late fall |