Green Mountain Club (GMC) Bread Loaf Section
We are the Bread Loaf Section of the Green Mountain Club (GMC) in the Addison County area of Vermont. Non-members are always welcome at our events and outings. Read about who we are on our About page.
Latest News
Long Trail Day is Saturday September 21st.
Long Trail Day is GMC’s annual community fundraiser and celebration of all things hiking. We are inviting Vermonters and visitors alike to take a hike or join a hike with the Bread Loaf Section or any other GMC section. The Bread Loaf Loafers team link is here to join and / or make a donation.
There are 4 Bread Loaf Section hikes on Long Trail Day. Check them out along with our other activities on the calendar link below.
Check out the Bread Loaf section hikes, bike rides, and paddling activities on our Calendar!
As the seasons change your preparations will change as well. For a refresher here is some info on fall hiking in Vermont.
Fall Update
Our Fall Newsletter includes more information on Long Trail Day, including details on participating or donating. For the Bread Loaf Section we gather at Drop In Brewing after our hikes to celebrate the day and have a little reward for our efforts.
There is also a nice piece by our trail master Ellen Cronan on the North Country trail which meanders 4500 miles across the US. Both the GMC and the Middlebury Area Land Trust work with the NCT Association to support them locally.
Celebrate our local produce at the Corn Roast Potluck on September 8th. Details here.
Don't miss the very robust fall season hiking and activity calendar. Get out and enjoy the cooler weather and changing colors.
OUR PHOTO LIBRARY
See where our volunteer leaders have been leading group activities and photos captured by our members.
Tools and Crews!
2024 is looking to be busy year for our volunteer trail crews.
2024 is looking to be busy year for our volunteer trail crews.
Below: An enthusiastic Middlebury College student crew in early September 2023 put in 2 drainage structures in the first 1/4 mile or so of the LT south of Middlebury Gap.
Hike safely in all seasons!
To help ensure a safe and fun outdoor experience, we strongly encourage you to read and learn from these online resources before heading outside.
Plan for changing weather conditions especially at higher elevations. Read trail updates, check the weather & bring a map.
Fall can be even worse for insects than summer. Ticks abound even as the weather cools and mosquito borne illnesses like EEE and West Nile Virus remain a threat. Early morning and at dusk are typically the worst times. Bring and use appropriate protective clothing and bug dope.
Find a Bread Loaf Section volunteer-led group hike
or check our resources and find a hike to do with your family & friends.
or check our resources and find a hike to do with your family & friends.