National Forest · Vermont
Green Mountain National Forest
Vermont’s forested spine and the Long Trail
TypeNational Forest
StateVermont
Best seasonFall foliage
Don’t missLong Trail ridgeline
The wooded ridgeline that runs down the middle of Vermont, carrying the Long Trail and some of the best fall color in America. Quiet, rolling, and quintessentially New England.
What to see
- The Long Trail
- Mount Equinox
- Texas Falls
- Lye Brook Falls
- Appalachian Gap
On public wild lands, services are sparse and conditions change fast — check the managing agency (Forest Service / BLM / Park Service) for road and seasonal closures, fire restrictions, and any permits before you go, and pack out what you pack in.
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