The total solar eclipse is coming right up in northern Vermont! Protect yourselves and
Vermont’s beautiful natural spaces: use caution and avoid the mountains on eclipse day. 
Stay safe, stay in town: Early April means unpredictable, variable weather in Vermont. Hiking
trails and mountaintops may be cold, snowy, icy, or muddy, and require winter-specific
equipment and experience to safely navigate. Vermont’s trails are steep and rugged, and
difficult to navigate in winter conditions.  Emergency response services and trailhead access may be compromised on eclipse day, due to crowds and traffic, and cell phone coverage is not consistent in the backcountry. 

Plus, Vermont’s mountaintops are home to fragile, endangered alpine vegetation. Walking on
these plants can kill them. Trails on state land are closed to protect high-elevation
environments during the spring mud season. Don’t overshadow safety: Stick to organized events and avoid the backcountry. Make the eclipse one to remember (for good!)

GMC’s Eclipse Resources
• GMC’s Eclipse Guide
• Eclipse FAQs