The different looks of the Long Trail

c) Andrew Carter, 2025

Leafy trail

Leafy road the trail follows

Rocky trail, which is the norm for the Long Trail, especially at the northern end.

Rocks & roots. Don’t trip, don’t fall.

Rotting wooden steps

Stone steps

It’s easy. Just climb the ladder to follow the trail.

Or use the rebar.

Trouble is, at the very northern end of the Long Trail, there are sections of trail without steps, ladders, or rebar. Don’t fall and break your neck, which is difficult if the rocks, roots, and moss are wet.

Downhill through the trees

Just squeeze between (or under) the boulders

Metal arch bridge

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Andrew Carter

I just completed a multi-year thru hike (MYTH) of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It took three years. I hiked 1840 miles in 2021, 733 miles in 2022, and 122 miles in 2023. The only reason I had to hike in 2023 was a wildfire closure at the north end of the PCT in 2022. During the past two years, I've also thru hiked other, shorter US trails. I hiked the Benton MacKaye Trail (GA, NC, TN) and the Tuscarora Trail (VA, WV, MD, PA) in 2022 plus the Ozark Highlands Trail (AR) in 2023. I hope to hike the Long Trail (VT) next year and the Colorado Trail at some point in the future. Please note, all content on this site is copyright.

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