A trail in the woods
A trail in the woods

The Long Trail in Vermont Backpacking Guide

Distance: 272 miles + 5.1 miles of approach trails

Days: 25 days average

Elevation gain/loss: 66,000ft (68,000 ft according to FarOut guides)

Best season: Late summer to early fall, pending mud and snow

Permits: None

Difficulty: Physically difficult. Technically and logistically simple

Continue reading to learn more about backpacking the Long Trail, written by Trey French.

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हमारे समुदाय के साथ कैम्प फायर वार्तालाप, स्क्वाड सदस्यों और राजदूतों से लेकर ब्रांड पार्टनर्स और सॉयर टीम तक।

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

ज़ो गेट्स
Editor at Backpacker

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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
यात्री

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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

फिलिप वर्नर
Author and Backpacker