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Slackpacking Vermont
Destination: Rutland, VT
| Activities: Hiking and Slackpacking
Vermont’s mountains aren’t called the Green Mountains for nothing! This section of the Appalachian Trail is characterized by dense and verdant forests, offering great autumn foliage and a chance to get away from the crowds. In Vermont, the AT also coincides with the Long Trail beginning at the Massachusetts border, just north of Mount Greylock. The two trails share a footpath for 100 miles through southern Vermont, crossing notable peaks such as Stratton and Bromley. Killington Mountain in central Vermont marks the first time the AT reaches an elevation of 4,000 feet since Tennessee. We'll cover approximately 50 miles, returning at the end of the day to our lodging in the small town of Ludlow, VT. You'll hike significant mileage on this trip - between 7.5 - 12.2 miles each day, which requires being in excellent physical condition. Maximum group size: 12
Highlights
- Hiking both the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail in Vermont
- Walking through beautiful and historic Vermont in fabulous autumn weather
- Standing atop Killington Mountain where the state was christened 'Verd-Mont' in 1763
- Hiking the Clarenton Gorge, swimming in a high mountain lake, enjoying spectacular vistas
- Returning to a comfortable bed and hot shower at the end of every day
- Earning your trail name and learning the lore of the Appalachian Trail
- Carrying only what you need for the day on your back
Departures and Prices
| September 11 to September 17, 2022 |
| $2395.00 - FULL |
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Inclusions
- 2-3 experienced AGC guides based on group size
- Six nights lodging
- All meals from dinner on Sunday through breakfast the following Saturday
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Daily shuttles back and forth to the trailhead
What's not included: Airfare/travel to/from Rutland, VT (RUD), alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities, and travel insurance.
Trip Documents
Trip Intro
This trip involves hiking from 7.5 to 12miles a day (see the itinerary for daily mileage) with significant elevation changes and footing that is rocky and uneven at times. It requires being in excellent physical condition. While you can always choose to stay at the house for the day, there are no options for shortening the daily hikes. This trip is rated a 4/5 due to the muddy and slippery conditions often found in Vermont at this time of year. Prior to beginning the trip, participants should be engaged in aerobic conditioning for at least 40-50 minutes 4-5 times a week. Additional endurance exercise (e.g., going for a 2-hour hike once a week) and/or strength training is required to fully enjoy the trip. Please do not underestimate the fitness needed to hike the Appalachian Trail in Vermont; the trail is rugged and full of exposed tree roots and rocks, steep in many places and true to its reputation – muddy! Rating: 1 2 3 [4] 5.
This is a hiking trip on the Vermont section of the legendary Appalachian Trail. The AT runs along the same path in this particular section as the Vermont Long Trail - the first long distance hiking trail in the US. You will be hiking in the mountains with constant elevation gain and loss on a trail that is rocky and steep. We're staying in the ski resort town of Killington, Vt.
We will be spending 6 nights at a large vacation home in Ludlow, VT. Our wonderful home for the week is a large, 3 story, vacation rental home that sleeps up to 24 guests. It has 11 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, good gathering space, a spacious kitchen plus another on the 3rd floor, WIFI, television, fireplace, linens, hair dryer, hot tub, 2 sets of washer/dryer and many other amenities.
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
4.8
(10 reviews)*These are the unfiltered reviews of women who have been on this trip in answer to the question "What made this trip special for you?". We take reviews very seriously and often tweak itineraries based on feedback. Please feel free to contact us about any questions you have.
This was a very challenging trail for me. The guides (Claire, Kaitlyn, Jody) were all excellent. They worked well together and made the technical aspects of this trail feel safe and manageable. The meals and lodging were excellent. Claire's cooking is the best. It was nice to see old friends from other AGC trips and make some new ones. The group was cohesive and fun. I hope to hike with all of them again.
Awesome group of women and guides. The accommodations were great for getting to know everyone and Claire, Kaitlyn and Jody did a great job with meals.
Our guides were wonderful and the best part of the trip. The food (Claire Lukas!) was exceptional.
Friendliness and supportiveness of Claire, Jody and Kaitlyn, Super and efficient organization, and wonderful food, not to mention all the great ladies on the trip.
It was cool being on the inaugural trip. The accommodations were great! I loved the ruggedness of the trail, and the fact that this is a less-trafficked section.
Everything. The guides were great, our hikes challenging, and our food and lodging were excellent. We also had a great group of participants (as usual)!
I enjoyed hiking this gorgeous area with a group of great women. There were some issues with scheduling due to the gondola schedule that unfortunately caused shortening of mileage from the published itinerary. The guides were overall very good. Though this trip was more technically difficult than expected, I learned and gained new skills, and felt good about my accomplishments.
The guides were exceptional on this trip. They kept us safe and well-cared for at all times. The accommodation's were good, the food was fantastic, and the hiking each day was beautiful and challenging.
Location, ease of being in one place the whole time, guides.
Hiking in the beautiful woods of Vermont. Successfully navigating the tough terrain. Being with old and new AGC friends.
- Where do we eat?
The guides will be cooking breakfasts and most dinners at the lodging. You'll go out for the last dinner where you can order off the menu; other nights you'll relax in the lodging and have dinner there. For lunches, before you leave in the morning the guides will put out lunch 'fixings' and you'll take a packed lunch. -
What dietary preferences or restrictions can you accommodate on this trip?
We can accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-intolerant although we can not guarantee a completely gluten-free diet, if we know well in advance. If you’re severely allergic or if you have other significant dietary restrictions, please call the office before you register. If you’re vegan, you may want to bring some additional protein bars. -
I will be coming by myself. Do I need to pay a single supplement?
You only need to pay a single supplement if you want to guarantee you have your own room. Otherwise we'll randomly pair you up with someone else.
