The Green Mountain Club was founded in 1910 with one goal: to build a long-distance hiking trail that spans the length of Vermont’s mountains — The Long Trail. Over the years, the Green Mountain Club has evolved and now maintains roughly 500 miles of trail in Vermont, including 74 backcountry campsites, on the Appalachian Trail in Vermont; Kingdom Heritage Lands trails in the Northeast Kingdom; and the Long Trail and its side trails.  Working on the trails is a dynamic process as we adapt to changes in use and the climate and the resulting impacts to the trail and the hiking season. Join this program to learn more about how the Green Mountain Club continues to maintain and manage the Long Trail and invests in resources for all to enjoy Vermont’s hiking trails.