Green Mountains Backpacking Adventure: Lye Brook Wilderness
Schedule
Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Lye Brook Wilderness | Manchester, VT
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Backpack along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail to while you test out gear and enjoy some of the best views in the area as you travel to a place where history was made thanks to the visions of James Taylor and Benton MacKaye. This 22 mile loop trip will bring us through dense woodlands with expansive waterside views and to the summits of Stratton Mountain and North Stratton Mountain.This trip will include educational segments on skills, but our primary objective will be an exciting adventure. It is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are:
- Beginner backpacker who has a high level of fitness
- Intermediate backpacker who wants to improve skills and modernize gear
- Advanced backpacker looking for a refresher or a new adventure
Other considerations to make:
- You should be willing and able to hike up to 10 miles per day over varying terrain with an increase in intensity at times
- You should be comfortable hiking all day wearing a 20+ lb pack
- You should be willing to hike off-trail to learn and practice your navigation skills
Group size is 5. RSVP is required. Registration closes on June 11, 2026. Waiver/Assumption of Risk documents are required before participation and can be signed electronically or in person the day of this trip. This event will be held rain or shine.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact: Mat, [email protected]
What's Included:
- 5 Star backpacking guiding and instruction
- Individual gear rentals including tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, pillow, headlamps, cook kit, stove, fuel, water filter, water treatment, bear bag kit, trekking poles, compass, maps
- National Forest permit and/or campsite permit (reservations)
- Breakfasts, dinners, 2 one liter bottled waters and 2 snacks
- Free product
What's Not Included:
- Transportation
- Park entry fee (if required)
- Personal gear (backpack, clothing, footwear) and personal supplies (hygiene, electronics, book or other forms of entertainment)
- Additional snacks and food
To learn more and to join us, refer to the link provided here: https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/green-mountains-backpacking-adventure-lye-brook-wilderness-4
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Where is it happening?
Lye Brook Wilderness, Manchester, Vermont, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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