Long Trail Day 2024 was Saturday Sept. 21
Long Trail Day is GMC's Annual Community Fundraiser
In 2024 our section's Team, the Bread Loaf Loafers, raised $1,461 in support of the LT.
Our team raised the 4th most funds as a team in support of the Green Mountain Club. We also led four hikes, the most LTD hikes of any section. All the funds raised support GMC and the Long Trail.
Great job and thank you to all our donors and participants.
Above: Post-hike celebration with the Abbott family in Middlebury on Aug. 19, 2023.
In addition to our hikes and fundraising the section also celebrates members who have made an impact over the years.
In 2023 we dedicated our LT Day fundraising event to Jan and Harris Abbott, long-time members of the Bread Loaf Section. For more than forty years they have been giving back to GMC and we are inspired by their work.
Learn more: GMC 2012 interview with Jan & Harris Abbott.
Our 2024 LT Day hikes were lovely! Check out some of these photos and be sure to hit the trails this fall!
Our 2024 LTD hikes included hikes on Worth Mountain, Burnt Hill, and the Bread Loaf Wilderness covering multiple routes on the Long Trail.
If you need more inspiration check out the PHOTOS from our 2023 activities including the hikes, a special post-hike celebration and Trail Magic.
Two hikes from Brandon Gap on the Long Trail: North beyond Gillespie Peak; leader Ellen Cronan (7.5 mi. RT). South to the new Sunrise Shelter (5 mi. RT), leaders Ruth Penfield & Anne Christie.
A hike on the Trail Around Middlebury (3.5 miles): Loop hike from Morgan Horse Farm to Belden Falls; leader Liana Merrill.
A special post-hike celebration on Aug 19th at Drop-In Brewing in Middlebury joined by honorees Jan & Harris Abbott and their families and friends.
PHOTOS OF TRAIL MAGIC on Aug 20th: Treats and water refills were provided to hikers at the Long Trail crossing at App Gap, hosted by Deb Steines and Bob Rogers.
