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

All upcoming activities are listed on our Calendar!

Our winter newsletter on our News page, includes a report by Section president David Morrissey and the many accomplishments of our 2023 trail work crews. (Above: An enthusiastic Middlebury College student crew in early September who 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.

Safety Reminders

Plan for changing weather conditions especially at higher elevations.  Read trail updates, check the weather & bring a map.

Also: GMC's Hiking 101 and GMC's trip planning & reminders 

Our volunteer leaders have been busy leading group activities.

Scroll through our 2023 (current) photos and photo archives.

Hike with us on a Bread Loaf Section volunteer-led group hike

or hike with your family & close friends. 

"Maps & Resources" page is a list for areas to explore close to home in Champlain Valley with members of your household. 

Around aother areas of Vermont: Green Mountain Club's HikeVT Trail Recommendations

 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 recorded Speaker Series presentations.