Make sure to always filter your water because giardia and bacteria are a concern. I have many of the water sources marked on the interactive map below so you can plan your hike accordingly. Because of this I would recommend only carrying 2 liters of water at one time and in some areas you could get away with even less to save weight in your pack. For more information check out the Green Mountain Express Bus website by clicking the link provided and also check out the interactive map below for the bus stop location.įor this section of the Long Trail there is an abundance of water sources in the form of streams, ponds, and springs only short distances apart. The total cost for the bus ride is only $3. Once you arrive at the bus terminal, make a connection to the purple line from Bennington back to Williamstown, MA. Take the Orange line going southbound to Bennington. ![]() Get dropped of at the Rite Aid store where there’s a bus stop. From the trailhead you can hitch a ride to Manchester Center which is just a couple miles away. ![]() This is what I recommend because it’s very affordable. Mark Shaw (802) 477-2048 Gross (330) second option for transportation back to your car is to use the Green Mountain Express Bus system. Below is the contact information for such services. The first is using a private shuttle service. The Long Trail is a linear trail, so you will need transportation to get back to your car after you’re done with your hike. This is a good place to stay after completing the first section of the Long Trail or when you’re starting the second section of the trail. The hostel is located about 5 miles from the trail in Manchester, Vermont. Green Mountain House Hiker Hostel: This Hostel is very clean and a low-cost place to stay the night with many hiker amenities. Click the link provided for the latest price for a room. It’s an affordable place to stay the night and there’s also the added benefit that they will allow you to keep your car their for a small fee. It’s only about 1.5 miles from the Appalachian Trail. Williamstown Motel: This modest motel is conveniently located right off of Route 2 in Williamstown, Massachusetts. For the exact locations of the parking areas and the trailheads, check out the interactive map below Long Trail Slideshow It’s about 1.5 miles from the Appalachian Trail. If the parking area is full, you can also park your car at the Williamstown Motel along Route 2 in Williamstown, Massachusetts for a very small fee. It breaks down what you will encounter on the trail in great detail in the form of trail notes so you can prepare accordingly.įor this first section of trail you can park at the Greylock Community Club, for free, along Route 2 in North Adams, MA. It’s designed to be used in conjunction with a map. The Long Trail Guide Book: This book is a must have when planning your Long Trail hike. The Green Mountain Club provides an excellent topo map that includes mileage points, elevation profiles, shelter locations, and it’s waterproof. Vermont's Long Trail 5th Edition Map: They say it’s always good to bring an actual hard copy map with you when hiking in case your phone stops working. The app provides extensive information on elevation profiles, mileage, good campsites and shelters, water sources, and many more things. It uses your mobile phone’s GPS to locate and track your position on the trail. ![]() Guthooks Long Trail App: This is a great hiking app for navigating the entire Long Trail. ![]() Trail Factsīest Season to Hike: Late-Spring to Mid-Fall You will also pass by several ponds where you could possibly see wildlife like moose and beavers. On this part of the trail you will mainly be hiking through very dense forests and occasionally get to peak out above treeline to incredible views from fire towers on top of Mount Glastonbury and Mount Stratton. In this backpacking guide, I will cover the first section of the Long Trail from Route 2 (Williamstown/North Adams, MA) to Route 11/30 (Manchester Center, VT). So, for this trail I’m going to brake it up into 5 sections, which allows you to plan for shorter 4-6 day hiking trips. The great thing is that this trail is easy to section hike because there are many road crossings near towns where you can gain access to the footpath. For most of us, including myself, we don’t have the circumstances to hike the entire Long Trail in one shot. It runs the entire length of the state from the Massachusetts-Vermont state line all the way to the Canadian boarder, following the ridgeline of the Green Mountains. The Long Trail is a 272-mile footpath in Vermont.
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