Some very exciting trail protection and outdoor recreation news! Middlebury College has
donated a trail right-of-way to GMC, permanently protecting 1.5 miles of Long Trail
treadway crossing the Middlebury Snowbowl in Hancock, VT. Since 1986, the club has been working toward permanently protecting the Long Trail and its surrounding lands. This right-of-way is a significant step toward achieving this goal, as the section of trail that crosses the Middlebury Snowbowl was the longest remaining section of privately owned Long Trail treadway. This donation brings the total miles of
unprotected Long Trail down to just 4.5 miles, or 2% of the Long Trail! This important milestone in Long Trail land protection was reached thanks to the support and partnership of Middlebury College and their commitment to preserving land for the public good. It’s also thanks to members, donors, and hikers like you who make our work ensuring the future of the trail possible.

In the media:

• Vermont Public: Public access preserved forever along largest remaining
  unprotected stretch of the Long Trail
• Burlington Free Press: Middlebury College donates right of way to section of Long
  Trail to Green Mountain Club