High Peaks of Vermont Backpacking Trip
Burlington, VT
Trip Highlights
- Hike Vermont’s Long Trail
- Backpack over Mount Mansfield
- Summit Ski Area Peaks
- Majestic Ponds & Rivers
- Stay in a Long Trail Shelter
- Point-to-point Thru-hike
- Hike Above Treeline
Description
On this amazing Vermont backpacking adventure, we will trek on the Long Trail, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the US, through the spectacular Green Mountains of Vermont. We will enjoy a thru-hike (so no backtracking!) that summits the state’s tallest mountain and earns us views from the peaks of several iconic ski areas. We will spend one night with a view of the stunning valley bellow Spruce Peak, and we’ll camp near majestic Sterling Pond. To top it all off, we will experience a night in a Long Trail Lodge on the shoulder of Mount Mansfield.
Join us for a backpacking adventure in the incredible mountains of Vermont! Call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to learn more or book your spot today.
$1210 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This trip features typical New England hiking with steep ascents over short distances with no switchbacks. Expect technical, broken terrain that will sometimes require you to use both hands going both up and down. Some peaks include significant scrambling over large boulders and some smooth rock slabs. Guests often need extra coaching and guidance to navigate these sections.
Hiking Distances:

4-7 miles
Backpack Weight:

35-45 pounds
Terrain:

Significantly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:

Up to 2195 feet
Heights Exposure:

Significant
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 35-45 lb backpack for 5-7 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on significantly rugged terrain
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Vermont backpacking trip a solitude 2. You can expect as much as an hour of solitude at a time.
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