Hang your boots at night or risk losing them to a gnawing porcupine attracted to the salt. Black Bear, Moose and More Black bear, moose, bobcat and deer are around you, but you'll rarely see them. There are ample moose tracks and droppings along the length of the trail. In spring it's sometimes difficult to avoid the piles. But moose are shy and not often seen along the trail.
Black bears are similar.
They're reclusive and generally avoid human scent. The peregrine falcon is a remarkable bird, among the fastest in the world. It is an expert hunter and nests on ledges and along steep cliffs. The bird is legally protected in most of North America. In Vermont, there are several nesting areas adjacent to the Long Trail.