Green Mountains Backpacking Adventure: Lye Brook Wilderness (1)

Backpack along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail to while you test out gear and enjoy some of the best views in the area as you travel to a place where history was made thanks to the vision of Benton MacKaye. This 22 mile loop trip will bring us by one of the highest waterfalls in Vermont, through dense woodlands to expansive views and to the summits of Stratton Mountain and North Stratton Mountain. For a look at the elevation profile for this trip click here.

This trip is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are: 

- First-time backpacker with some day-hiking, car-camping experience and are interested in learning to go on more overnight or multi-day trips

- Beginner backpacker who wants to improve know-how

- Intermediate backpacker who wants to improve skills and modernize gear

- Advanced backpacker looking for a refresher or…