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.
Soti nan eskwadwon an
Konvèsasyon Kanfi ak kominote nou an, ki soti nan Manm Eskwadwon ak Anbasadè yo nan Brand Patnè ak ekip la Sawyer.
Medya Mansyone
Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?
Medya Mansyone
In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.
Medya Mansyone
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.
