The Long Trail

The Long Trail overlaps with the Appalachian Trail for the first 105 miles of Vermont, and runs the length of the state to Canada. Right after Rutland, where I am posting from, the two trails part ways and the AT starts to head East toward New Hampshire and the White Mountains. The trails in Vermont have been spectacular! They are maintained by the Green Mountain Club, and have been in great condition. While hiking yesterday, Longshanks and I saw a trail crew building a new section of trail. They were all nice enthusiastic people, and really excited to be out working. Vermont does have the nickname 'Vermud' however, which has been fairly fitting most days. The views from atop the mountains are the best so far, and the water has been amazing. Springs are everywhere, and the water coming out is crystal clear and super cold!

After Dow left I had a pretty strenuous day due to a detour I didn't fully understand. That paired with a long day yesterday has led me to an easy 6 miles into Rutland today. I've been hiking with some friends the past two days; Longshanks, Maple, Tic-Toc and Cookie. Last night was cold and wet on top of Mt. Killington. There is a lodge on top to sleep in with 4 walls, so that helped cope with the cooler temperature. The peak is just shy of being above treeline at 3850 feet. I'm ready to get above treeline and have some great views!

Anyway, the time is limited to 30 minutes on this computer, so I'm going to get moving. Everything is working out well. I'll be in Hanover, NH on Saturday; wow...NH already! Hope you are all doing very well

Sam The Kid