Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing

The hills and mountains in the Ludlow area are laced with hiking trails.  Many of them also offer splendid snowshoeing opportunities.  Some trails may not be obvious, but information is easy to get. 

The Green Mountain Club, which built and maintains Vermont’s famed Long Trail from Massachusetts to Canada, publishes guides to both short and long hikes in the area, as well as a snowshoeing guide for Vermont.  The club’s local chapters (called “sections,” because each keeps up a section of the Long Trail) also schedule frequent outings with experienced leaders.  Virtually all are free, and many are open to non-members.

To learn more, check the club’s website.  Membership is open to anyone.  Dues help keep up Vermont’s trails, and members get newsletters and discounts on publications and merchandise.

Contributed by Dick Andrews of Springfield, GMC Board of Directors

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