The Long Trail (LT)
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United States United States
General information about The Long Trail
Difficulty
Length
439 km
Elevation gain
19.300 m
Elevation loss
19.600 m
Highest Point
Mount Mansfield / 1.340 m
Lowest Point
Winooksi River / 97 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
439 km
19.300 m
19.600 m
Mount Mansfield
1.340 m
Winooksi River
97 m

The best time to hike the The Long Trail is:

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The The Long Trail runs for a length of 439 kilometers through Vermont in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 22 days to walk the The Long Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, in unmanaged huts and on campsites.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the The Long Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
No problem with fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to The Long Trail via Albany International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Cab / Uber. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from The Long Trail is via Burlington International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Rental car / Uber. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in unmanaged huts
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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