Vermont’s Long Trail, America’s first long-distance hiking trail, and the storied Appalachian Trail meet at the summit of Stratton Mountain, where the two were born. James P. Taylor was lodged in a forester’s tent along the slopes of Stratton Mountain when he began to envision a trail linking the summits of Vermont’s Green Mountains. Benton MacKaye climbed a tree at the summit of Stratton, “felt as it atop the world, with a sort of planetary feeling” and began planning a footpath that would preserve the Appalachian peaks, Keeping them forever accessible to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. You too will find inspiration here.
Did you know? Vermont’s 265-mile Long Trail runs from the Massachusetts line to the Canadian border, and shares its southern 103.6 miles with the Appalachian Trail.
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