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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.
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.
Upcoming Events & News
Upcoming Events & News
Bread Loaf Section News
Our summer hiking calendar is packed with outings of all types, from high peaks including Mt Mansfield, Mount Abe, Killington / Pico, Mount Ellen and others to watery highlights including Skylight Pond, Abbey Pond, Kingsland Bay, and Otter Creek as well as Star Gazing into the depths of the Milky Way and our solar system.
There are easy short hikes and more strenuous ones, huge views, and wooded glades, bubbling brooks, raging (maybe) falls, lakes to paddle, and fun to have. Come join us, make new friends, reconnect with old ones and just get out and enjoy the wonders of Vermont.
The Side to Side Challenge
The Side to Side Challenge
For a little fun and to spark your hiking creativity check out this blog post from the GMC which discusses all the spur and side trails connecting to the Long Trail up and down it's length. About 10 of these are in Addison County and part of the Bread Loaf Section trail network, but don't stop there as there are 181 side trails to be explored.
Seasonal Update
Seasonal Update
Our Summer Newsletter highlights The GMC's Annual Meeting which is to be held June 13th at the Waterbury Center.
It also has a warm welcome from the Bread Loaf Section's president Ellen Cronan as well as a "call to the trails" to participate in one or more of our trail work days. Details are in our calendar, which is also full of options for summer hiking and our socials on July 16th and August 30th.
On the good news front we can stop packing snowshoes and micro-spikes. On the other hand, planning for changeable weather and appropriate clothing remains important for mountain terrain. It is also bug season, and VT is experiencing a tick tsunami so take the necessary precautions both before and after hiking.
As a reminder some cliff trails remain closed for raptor nesting season. Please help protect these birds and abide by trail restrictions.
Our Photo Library
Our Photo Library
Check out where our volunteer leaders have been leading group activities and take a look at the photos captured by our members.
Check out where our volunteer leaders have been leading group activities and take a look at the photos captured by our members.
Find a Bread Loaf Section volunteer-led group hike
or check our resources and find a hike to do with your family & friends.
Find a Bread Loaf Section volunteer-led group hike
or check our resources and find a hike to do with your family & friends.
"Maps & Resources" page is a list for areas to explore close to home in Champlain Valley with members of your household.
"Maps & Resources" page is a list for areas to explore close to home in Champlain Valley with members of your household.
Go virtual: "Adventures with Ivor!" Pop some popcorn and go to the movies (on YouTube) and experience new hikes with Bread Loaf Section member Ivor Hughes.
Go virtual: "Adventures with Ivor!" Pop some popcorn and go to the movies (on YouTube) and experience new hikes with Bread Loaf Section member Ivor Hughes.
Check what's scheduled on GMC's Virtual Workshops & Events and GMC's recorded Speaker Series presentations (on YouTube).
Check what's scheduled on GMC's Virtual Workshops & Events and GMC's recorded Speaker Series presentations (on YouTube).
Hike safely this spring and in all seasons!
As the seasons change your preparations will change as well. Spring weather in the Green Mountains, like all mountains, is changeable and unpredictable. Be prepared and be safe. Because we can't go out on that note, here is a great resource for winter hiking that includes good options including easy to very difficult hike perfect for getting on the trails and enjoying the magic of winter and spring in Vermont.
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.
Layered, like a cake. That's the way to approach hiking so you can manage your body temperature and stay dry regardless of the outside temps. As temps swing between the single digits into the 40's and above here is a list of safety essentials including nutrition, hydration, illumination (b/c hiking in the dark gets tricky) and seven other categories of gear and preparation.
2025 trail work is complete although always be prepared to encounter obstacles during your hikes. Please report issues to your section committees and the GMC if needed so that others can be made aware and triage done if needed.
Volunteering for a work crew and is a great way to get engaged with the community, get some fresh air and exercise, and do some great volunteer work!
Take a look at the Trail Work page for more details.
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